Yellow Loosestrife (Lysimachia vulgaris)

Family: Primulaceae | Edibility: Edible (1/5)

Lysimachia vulgaris is a PERENNIAL growing to 1.2 m (4ft). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 5. It is in flower from April to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Young leaves. No more details are given. — No more details are given.

Habitat & North American Range

Marshes, streams and in shallow water in reed swamps. Shady places near water, avoiding acid soils. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)