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Lysimachia
Picture Source:Flower Council of Holland
| Popular Name: Lysimachia |
| Botanical Name and Pronunciation: Lysimachia spp. (li-si-MAH-kee-a) |
| Common Name(s): Gooseneck Loosestrife |
| Color(s): white, yellow |
| Form and Size: The leafy stems of lisianthus are 18 – 24 inches long. At the stem ends there are dense clusters of small, star-shaped flowers. |
| Vase Life: up to 7 days |
| Availability: summer, but some varieties can be found year-round |
| Care Instructions: Remove any leaves from the bottom of the stem, cut under water and place in fresh water with flower food. This flower should be treated with an anti-ethylene product. |
| History and Usage: A member of the Primulaceae (primrose) family, lysimachia originated in China and Japan. Its botanical and popular name, lysimachia, is named after King Lysimachos of Thrace (circa 360 – 281 BC) because he supposedly pacified a bull with a stem of this flower. |
| Points of Interest: Relatives of lysimachia include cyclamen and shooting star. |
| Ethylene Sensitive: Yes |