Maui Yellow Loosestrife 🛑 Endangered

Lysimachia lydgatei

Native to:
Hawaii, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Primulaceae
Genus:
Lysimachia
Species:
Lysimachia lydgatei
USDA Symbol:
LYLY

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Perennial
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub
Height:
30 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug
Bloom Colors:
yellow
Ground Cover:
Yes

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained volcanic soil
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to Hawaiian wet forests