Lysimachia punctata 'Alexander' ~ Alexander Loosestrife

Alexander Loosestrife is a compact herbaceous perennial with upright whorls of green and white variegated oval to lance shaped foliage that emerge with tints of pink.  Small bright yellow cup shaped flowers bloom in whorls along the stems from mid spring throughout summer.  Best blooms with afternoon shade in the South and moist well-drained soil.  'Alexander' is less aggressive with spreading. Type:  Perennial Height:  1' - 2' Spread:  0.5' - 1' Spacing:  1’ USDA Hardiness Zone:  4 - 8 Culture:  Full Sun, Part Sun Bloom Color:  Yellow Season of Interest:  Spring, Summer MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance.  Susceptible to leaf spots and rust. The variegation tends to brown if soils are too dry. LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers. COMPANION PLANTS:  Japanese Forest Grass, Wild Bergamont, Catmint