Lysimachia ciliata - Fringed Loosestrife

Fringed Loosestrife is a striking perennial with nodding, star-shaped yellow flowers that dangle elegantly from arching stems, attracting native bees while its lush foliage provides cover in wet habitats. Certain specialist bees depend on Lysimachia species for pollen, making it an important plant for pollinator conservation. Its soft green, lance-shaped leaves often take on red or purple tinges, adding seasonal interest to the landscape.

Thriving in moist soils, this adaptable plant is well suited for rain gardens, wet meadows, and the edges of ponds or streams. It spreads by rhizomes but is generally more restrained than some of its relatives. While not related to Purple Loosestrife, its spreading nature makes it better suited for naturalized landscapes than small, controlled urban gardens. Its vigorous growth is naturally contained by environmental conditions, and its foliage is only occasionally browsed, offering moderate resistance to deer.