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Lowland Yellow Loosestrife

Lysimachia hybrida

Last reviewed: August 2026

Lowland Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia hybrida)
Photo: Zihao Wang / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)

Toxicity unknown

Lowland Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia hybrida) 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, AZ, CT and 33 more states

Pollinators

bees, beetles

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Lowland yellow loosestrife is a compact perennial that produces bright yellow flowers from June through August. This native wildflower grows in neat clumps and works well in partially shaded areas with consistent moisture.

In an HOA neighborhood

Lowland Yellow Loosestrife takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

  • Name includes 'loosestrife' which raises invasive plant concerns
  • Wild appearance may not meet formal landscape standards
  • Can spread and naturalize beyond intended areas

Wildlife value

The cheerful yellow blooms attract bees and beetles during the summer months. This native plant provides reliable nectar sources for pollinators in mid-summer.

Common questions

How much sun does Lowland Yellow Loosestrife need?
Lowland Yellow Loosestrife grows best in part sun conditions.
When does Lowland Yellow Loosestrife bloom?
Lowland Yellow Loosestrife blooms in June, July, and August.
Where is Lowland Yellow Loosestrife native?
Lowland Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia hybrida) is native to AL, AR, AZ, CT and 33 more states, per the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (Kew).
What pollinators does Lowland Yellow Loosestrife attract?
Lowland Yellow Loosestrife draws bees and beetles.
Is Lowland Yellow Loosestrife HOA-friendly?
Lowland Yellow Loosestrife takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

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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