The Genus Lysimachia

The genus Lysimachia includes about 150 species of herbaceous and evergreen perennials and shrubs, mainly growing in damp grassland and woodland or near water in subtropical regions. Leaf shapes may vary , but leaves are often hairy. The 5-petaled flowers can be shaped liked stars, saucers , or cups, and are most often white or yellow, and sometimes pink and purple.Noteworthy characteristics: Larger species can be used in a moist border, bog garden, or on the edge of a pond, or for naturalizing in a wild or woodland setting. Smaller, low-growing species make good groundcovers.