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Lysimachia barystachys

a perennial member of the Lysimachia genus in the family Primulaceae.

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Taxonomy and growth

Life cycle
perennial
Height
0.6 m
Fertility
Insects
Flower type
hermaphrodite
Pollinators
Insects

Uses

Edible uses

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Young leaves and stems - cooked[2].

Plant part
Leaves

Environment

Range
E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea, Siberia.
Habitat
Sunny hills and low elevations in mountains, central Japan[6]. Mountain meadows, grassy mountain slopes, among shrubs at elevations of 800 - 2000 metres[5].
Light
full sun
Shade tolerance
light shade
Water
moderate
Hardiness
Zone 5+
Soil textures
sandy, loamy, clay
Soil pH
acid, neutral, alkaline
Tolerates Nutritionally Poor Soil
No
Drought
intolerant

Propagation

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Seed - sow autumn in a cold frame[3]. 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[3]. 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.

Cultivation

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An easily grown plant, succeeding in a moist loamy soil[1]. Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[4].

References

  1. F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956 Oxford University Press 1951-00-00

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  2. Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption. Koeltz Scientific Books 1984-00-00 ISBN 3874292169

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  3. Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992. MacMillan Press 1992-00-00 ISBN 0-333-47494-5

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  4. Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden Plants J. M. Dent & Sons, London. 1990-00-00 ISBN 0 460 86048 8

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  5. Flora of China 1994-00-00 http://flora.huh.harvard.edu/china/

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  6. Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation) Smithsonian Institution 1965-00-00

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