Lysimachia fortunei -

Family:	Primulaceae
Habit:	Perennial
Height:	0.5
Width:	0.4
Synonyms:
Range:	E. Asia - China, Japan.

Lysimachia fortunei () is a Perennial which grows to a height of 0.5m and a width of 0.4m . It has a hardness rating of 7.
Lysimachia fortunei will flower in December to February. The flowers from this plant are hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and they are pollinated by Insects

Soil Information

Lysimachia fortunei will grow in light (sandy),medium (loamy),hard (clay) soil. It is not necessary for the soil to be well drained.
The soil prefers the following PH / acid levels :
- pH of less than 6, Acidic soils
- pH between 6 and 8, Neutral soils
- pH greater than 8, Basic soils
Lysimachia fortunei prefers soils

Ideal Planting Locations

Lysimachia fortunei can grow in semi or areas with no shade.

Wet margins of rivers and ponds in the lowland of C. and S. Japan[58].

Planting places suited to this plant described below.

• Is a pond plant
• A bog garden plant

Cultivation Details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in a moist loamy soil[1]. Judging by its native habitat, it should succeed in shallow water. Grows well in heavy clay soils. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[233].

Edible Uses*

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Edible Rating: 1/5
The young plant is edible[177, 179]. No more details are given. The leaves are also used as a condiment[46, 61, 177].

• Condiment - the various plants that are used as flavourings, either as herbs, spices or condiments.
• Leaves -

Medicinal Uses*

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Medicinal Rating: 0/5
None known

Propagation

Seed - sow autumn in a cold frame[200]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn[200]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Known Hazards

None known

Other Uses

None known

Cultivars

no recorded cultivars

References

Flora of Japan. (English translation)
Ohwi. G.
Author: Ohwi. G.
Rating:
Publisher : The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.
Date of Publication : 1965

The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.
Huxley. A.
Author: Huxley. A.
Rating:
Publisher : Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.
Date of Publication : 1992

Flora of China

Author:
Rating: http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/
Publisher : On-line version of the Flora - an excellent resource giving basic info on habitat and some uses.
Date of Publication : 1994

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