Comments on: Plant Profile: Gooseneck Loosestrife (Lysimachia clethroides)

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:44:48 +0000

Melody,
I cut mine back and forget about it until spring but I live in a warmer climate. It is hardy to zone 3 but if you have to mulch other plants like phlox, I would mulch this too.
Karen

By: Melody

Melody — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 19:23:16 +0000

Karen,
I just planted Gooseneck this spring for the first time. (A friend gave it to me with warning) I love it. How do I prepare it for the winter? Do I cut it back and mulch? I live in upstate NY on Lake Ontario.

By: Karen

Karen — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:58:59 +0000

KGC,
The goosenect loosestrife spreads by underground rhizomes and would probably get into the monkey grass. I doubt it would hurt the trees in anyway. Although it spreads quickly it is very easy to pull out (but difficult to eliminate entirely.) Also, if the conditions are not ideal it will not be as vigorous as if conditions are less than ideal.

Karen

By: KGC

KGC — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 03:36:08 +0000

I was curious if you thought this particular plant would be a good ground cover for a barren area in my yard that I’m trying to make into an outdoor entertainment area. It would be divided from the chimnea, benches, and adirondacks by a small granite stone culvert (runoff from a gutter). Also there are five white oaks that make the border of this area, and I have about a 50 plant, monkey grass border surrounding the area. Will the Gooseneck try and get throught the monkey grass? Will it attack tree roots? I’ve heard awful things about it, but I like the tales of its resilience. Thanks for any advice you can give.

KGC