Fringed Loosestrife
Lysimachia ciliata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CO, CT and 39 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
Fringed loosestrife is a native wildflower that produces cheerful yellow blooms from June through August. This medium-sized perennial thrives in partial shade with moderate moisture, making it useful for areas where other flowering plants might struggle.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fringed Loosestrife takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: high. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Spreads aggressively by underground rhizomes
- Can appear weedy and informal
- May be confused with non-native invasive loosestrifes
Wildlife value
The bright yellow flowers attract bees and flies during the summer months. This native plant provides nectar resources when many other wildflowers have finished blooming.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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