Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Primulaceae

Genus:

Lysimachia

Species:

Lysimachia hillebrandii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Native Range

United States: Hawaii

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★★★★ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to wet, forested areas