When does Pacific Starflower bloom?

Pacific Starflower blooms during June and July, producing small white star-shaped flowers.

Where is Lysimachia latifolia native?

Pacific Starflower is native to California, Idaho, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington, typically growing in moist woodland environments.

What pollinators visit Pacific Starflower?

Pacific Starflower attracts bees and beetles as its primary pollinators during its summer blooming period.

What growing conditions does Pacific Starflower prefer?

This native forb grows best in partial shade to full shade with medium to high moisture levels, making it ideal for woodland gardens.

Is Pacific Starflower HOA-friendly?

Pacific Starflower takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Pacific Starflower

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Lysimachia latifolia

Last reviewed: June 2026

Pacific Starflower (Lysimachia latifolia) is a native woodland forb found in CA, ID, OR, SD, and WA that produces delicate white star-shaped flowers in June and July. This shade-tolerant plant thrives in moist forest understories.

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

Coast Range Sierra Nevada Central California Valley

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.

Growing Pacific Starflower

Grow Pacific Starflower in part shade and medium water. Mature plants reach 12 to 24 inches tall and spread 12 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

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.

Common questions

When does Pacific Starflower bloom?: Pacific Starflower blooms during June and July, producing small white star-shaped flowers.
Where is Lysimachia latifolia native?: Pacific Starflower is native to California, Idaho, Oregon, South Dakota, and Washington, typically growing in moist woodland environments.
What pollinators visit Pacific Starflower?: Pacific Starflower attracts bees and beetles as its primary pollinators during its summer blooming period.
What growing conditions does Pacific Starflower prefer?: This native forb grows best in partial shade to full shade with medium to high moisture levels, making it ideal for woodland gardens.
Is Pacific Starflower HOA-friendly?: Pacific Starflower 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 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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