Starflower

Scientific name

Lysimachia borealis

Description

Starflower is a perennial wildflower that grows to about 10 cm tall. Starflower leaves are arranged in a whorl at the top of the stem, are elliptic to lanceolate, and have entire margins. The small white flowers are star shaped, arise from the leaf axils, and usually have 7 petals. Starflower can form colonies due to it’s rhizomatous root system.

Planting conditions

Starflower prefers moist soils, but will also grow in dry soils. It is adapted to a wide range of soils, including sand, clay, and loam. Starflower thrives in soils with a neutral or acidic Ph. It is a shade-tolerant species that prefers partial shade conditions. Starflower can naturally be found growing in forests, swamps, and bogs.

Details

• Plant height:
  • Max 1.5m
  • Max 2m
  • Max 3m
  • Any
• Moisture level:
  • Dry
  • Normal
  • Moist
• Light conditions:
  • Partial sun
  • Shade
• Soil type:
  • Sandy
  • Loamy
  • Clay
• pH:
  • Acidic
  • Normal
• Depth:
  • Wildflower
• Plant type:
  • Wildflower
• Height:
  • 10 cm
• Spread:
  • 10 cm