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native plant ID #874948

Asked June 27, 2024, 11:38 AM EDT

Hello, My SIL attended a native plant exchange and brought me back a lovely little purple/green stemmed plant. The plant is doing well in my new native garden and has just flowered. I'd like to put in another one. Can you please identify it? Thank you, Mary

Montgomery County Maryland

Expert Response

This looks like fringed loosestrife (Lysimachia ciliata). It is among the more common species of Lysimachia found in Maryland and is a native species in most of our state (except for a few counties on the shore). It belongs to the Primrose family. 

Your plant looks nice and healthy!

Christa
Answered by the Home and Garden Information Center (HGIC), University of Maryland Extension. For timely gardening information and tips, subscribe to our Maryland Grows blog and quarterly newsletter. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Replied June 27, 2024, 1:52 PM EDT

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