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Earth loosestrife

Lysimachia terrestris

Earth loosestrife (Lysimachia terrestris) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jun–Aug.

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Family
—
Group
perennial
Native range
Native to 30 U.S. states, including CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, ID…
USDA hardiness
Zones 2b–9b
Mature size
6"–3'
Sun
—
Water
—
Bloom
Jun–Aug
Wildlife value
Pollinator and wildlife support
Ecological role
native species profile
Earth loosestrife (Lysimachia terrestris)
Lysimachia terrestris — Earth loosestrife. Photo by Superior National Forest via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0).

Field Notes

[ growing · ecology · siting · care ]

Earth loosestrife (Lysimachia terrestris) is a perennial in the — family. Native range includes OK — verified against the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center native distribution database. Hardy in zones 2b–9b. Mature size 6"–3'. Blooms Jun–Aug.

Why it's on this list: native species profile. Native-range data from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center (NPIN), cross-checked against iNaturalist observations. Part of Rooted Revival's regional native plant catalog — true natives for Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas.

Companion Planting

[ guild · polyculture · cross-layer pairings ]

In the same native range, earth loosestrife pairs naturally with: Broadleaf Arrowhead (Sagittaria latifolia), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Sunchoke / Jerusalem Artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus), Wild Strawberry (Fragaria virginiana).

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