species 17,557 observations
Whorled Loosestrife
Lysimachia quadrifolia
Field notes
Supports All
9
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Loosestrife Borer Moth, Dark Fruit-tree Tortrix, Sparkling Aterpia Moth
3
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Specialist bees
Bees whose young are raised on the pollen of it
Dark-footed Yellow Loosestrife Bee, Macropis patellata, Fringed Loosestrife Oil Bee
3
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Ligated Furrow Bee
3
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.