Lysimachia alternifolia       0

Author: Nathaniel Wallich (1786-1854)
Family: Primulaceae Subfamily: Myrsinoideae
Genus: Lysimachia
Synonym(s): Lysimachia tetragona
English name: Himalayan yellow loosestrife
Zone: Chile
References for the genus
- eFloras. eFloras.org Vol. 2 pag. 119206. Lysimachia
- Estudios crìticos sobre la flora de Chile, Reiche, Karl. Anales de la Universidad de Chile 1903. Address
- Flora of North America. Lysimachia
- Lysimachia (Myrsinaceae) in New South Wales, Kodela, P.G. Telopea 2006 Vol. 11(2) pag. 147-154. DOI
- The genus Lysimachia in the New World, Ray, James Davis. Illinois biological monographs; v. 24, no. 3-4 1956. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: pink
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes

Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 0,6ft x 0,9ft
Sun exposure: part sun (Sun hours: >3h <6h
Foliage: deciduous
Growth: average
Flowering time from April until September

Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: Aquatic substrate
Plant watering: 1x a day pH 6.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 50-59°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 4-13 weeks.
Experiences in the garden
21-10-16A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Chile Flora Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
19-02-18 Send a batch to nursery Arven.