How to Grow and Care for Fringed loosestrife

Fringed loosestrife, also known as Fringed yellow loosestrife

Fringed loosestrife is an adaptable perennial that is generally easy to care for. It thrives in moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial to full sunlight. Special care points for fringed loosestrife include monitoring its spread, as it can become invasive, and ensuring regular watering during dry spells. Avoid overly rich soils to prevent excessively aggressive growth.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

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Planting and Growing Fringed loosestrife

Toughness	High
Care Level	Medium
Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Spring
Hardiness Zones	5-9

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Varieties of Fringed loosestrife

Fringed loosestrife 'Firecracker'

The fringed loosestrife 'Firecracker' gets its name from its striking appearance. With whirling lanced foliage made of burgundy and purple leaves, this cultivar of the Fringed loosestrife truly does resemble a firecracker. Also, in the late summer, yellow flowers shaped like stars appear across it. This cultivar is appreciated for its quick spreading ability, especially by ponds or water features.

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Fringed loosestrife is an upright perennial with an unbranched structure reaching heights of up to 3-4 feet (90-120 cm). Its leaves are lance-shaped with distinctive hairy petioles. The plant features starry yellow blooms that showcase an arrangement of five petals around a central point. Unique among many flowers, fringed loosestrife produces a floral oil which serves to attract specialized pollinators. The bloom period occurs in midsummer, creating a vibrant splash of yellow in its preferred moist and wetland habitats.