Bog Pimpernel
Lysimachia tenella
- Native to:
- Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares, Belgium, Føroyar, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Kriti, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Sardegna, Spain, Switzerland, Tunisia
iNaturalist: © macasado (iNaturalist #162754590)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Primulaceae
- Genus:
- Lysimachia
- Species:
- Lysimachia tenella
- USDA Symbol:
- ANTE8
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 5 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
- Lawn Substitute:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- moist, nutrient-rich, well-drained soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in marshy or boggy areas