12 Gooseneck Loosestrife Bare Root Plants, Lysimachia clethroides Perennial

Gooseneck Loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides) is a hardy herbaceous perennial prized for its distinctive flower spikes that arch and bend at the tip like the curve of a goose's neck. Each stem carries a dense cluster of small white blooms that open from the bottom upward in mid to late summer, creating a graceful, nodding display above bright green foliage.

This vigorous perennial works well in cottage gardens, meadow plantings, mixed borders, and along water features or woodland edges. Its upright habit and arching white flower spikes add movement and contrast, and the blooms are attractive to pollinators. Gooseneck Loosestrife spreads readily by rhizomes, so it is best placed where its colonizing habit can be managed or used to its advantage as a ground-covering filler.

Plant Features

• Arching white flower spikes that curve at the tip like a goose's neck
• Blooms open progressively from the base of the spike upward
• Bright green, lance-shaped foliage on upright stems
• Vigorous spreader that naturalizes readily in suitable sites
• Attractive to pollinators and useful in cut flower arrangements

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Lysimachia clethroides
• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
• Growth Habit: Upright clumps spreading by rhizomes
• Bloom Season: Mid to late summer
• Spacing: Allow room for natural spread

Planting & Care

Plant bare roots as soon as possible after arrival. Rehydrate the roots briefly, then set them in a prepared hole with the crown just below the soil surface and roots spread outward. Backfill, firm the soil, and water thoroughly. Choose a site with moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade; consistent moisture helps establishment, especially during the first season.

Keep the planting area evenly moist while roots establish, then water during dry spells. Because Gooseneck Loosestrife spreads by rhizomes, monitor its growth and divide or remove unwanted shoots to keep it within bounds. Cut back spent flower stems after bloom if desired, and tidy old foliage in late winter or early spring.

What's Included

12 bare root Gooseneck Loosestrife perennial plants (Lysimachia clethroides).