Pacific Starflower
Lysimachia latifolia
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
part shade
Water
medium
Size
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul
Native to
CA, ID, OR, SD and 1 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Lysimachia latifolia is a native perennial wildflower that forms compact clumps with oval leaves and produces clusters of small yellow flowers in summer. This broadleaf loosestrife grows in a tidy, low mound that works well in partially shaded garden beds. The plant dies back completely in winter and emerges fresh each spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Pacific Starflower 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.
- Appears weedy to those unfamiliar with native plants
- Dies back completely leaving bare spots in winter
- Small yellow flowers may look too wild for formal landscapes
Wildlife value
The summer blooms attract native bees and beneficial beetles. The compact growth habit provides some shelter for small insects without creating dense cover.
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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