Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife
Lysimachia quadriflora
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia quadriflora) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.
Light
part sun
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–12" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, GA, IA and 17 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies
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Fourflower yellow loosestrife is a compact native wildflower that produces cheerful yellow blooms throughout summer. This well-behaved perennial stays relatively small and forms neat clumps, making it suitable for formal garden settings. It thrives in partial sun with regular watering and provides reliable color from June through August.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife is an HOA-friendly choice. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 4 out of 5.
Works well in: front yard, foundation, street edge, mid zone.
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers attract native bees and butterflies during the summer blooming period. This native plant supports local pollinator populations while providing nectar throughout the growing season.
Common questions
- How much sun does Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife need?
- Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife grows best in part sun conditions.
- When does Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife bloom?
- Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife blooms in June, July, and August.
- Where is Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife native?
- Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia quadriflora) is native to AL, AR, GA, IA and 17 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife attract?
- Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife draws bees and butterflies.
- Is Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife HOA-friendly?
- Fourflower Yellow Loosestrife is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
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