Lysimachia clethroides | Gooseneck Loosestrife Lettuce making detailed pruning and floral

making detailed pruning and floral work effortless

and it thrives on neglect

Both these and the flowers make great cut flowers

Abutilons or Chinese lanterns are easy shrubs to grow and are particularly attractive with their 5 petalled flowers

or under-planted at the base of trees where many plants won't grow

Lysimachia clethroides | Gooseneck Loosestrife Lettuce making detailed pruning and floralAlso known as Gooseneck Loosestrife, this is a fast growing, clump forming perennial, bearing fresh green, pointed leaves, which turn orange red briefly before falling in autumn. In medicine, L. clethroides are also known as dwarf peach or pearl grass, amongst others. In herbal medicine. They are used to treat upset tummies, bruises, sore throat, heat exhaustion, etc. (Consult your doctor before using though.) Grows to 50cm tall and spreads