How much sun does Lowland loosestrife need?

Lowland loosestrife grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Lowland loosestrife bloom?

Lowland loosestrife blooms in March, April, May, and June.

Where is Lowland loosestrife native?

Lowland loosestrife (Lythrum flagellare) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).

What pollinators does Lowland loosestrife attract?

Lowland loosestrife draws native bees.

Lowland loosestrife

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Lythrum flagellare

Last reviewed: September 2026

Lowland loosestrife (Lythrum flagellare) is a perennial forb native to FL. It blooms in March, April, May, and June. The flowers draw native bees.

Toxicity unknown

Lowland loosestrife (Lythrum flagellare) 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

full sun

Water

high

Size

2"–6" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Mar, Apr, May, Jun

Native to

Pollinators

native bees

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Southern Coastal Plain

A low, trailing perennial with small opposite leaves and tiny pink flowers scattered along creeping stems. It grows in seasonally wet pine flatwoods, forming a thin groundcover close to the soil.

Growing Lowland loosestrife

Grow Lowland loosestrife in full sun and high water. Mature plants reach 2 to 6 inches tall and spread 12 to 24 inches wide.

Wildlife value

Its small flowers provide minor nectar for native bees in its specialized wetland habitat.

Common questions

How much sun does Lowland loosestrife need?: Lowland loosestrife grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Lowland loosestrife bloom?: Lowland loosestrife blooms in March, April, May, and June.
Where is Lowland loosestrife native?: Lowland loosestrife (Lythrum flagellare) is native to FL, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Lowland loosestrife attract?: Lowland loosestrife draws native bees.

Native range data from the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew). Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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