Lysimachia terrestris

Swamp Candles are native to the Hudson Valley and across much of the US. The spires of delicate yellow flowers, which adorn the plant all summer, are of special value to native bees. Can be grown in shallow water in a pond or in a moist spot in the garden. Will spread by rhizome to form large colonies over time.

Zones: 3 to 9

Family: Primulaceae

Type: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 12 to 36 inches

Spread: 12 to 36 inches

Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade

Soil: Boggy

Bloom Time: June to August

Native Range: swampy or boggy areas across the US