Yellow Pimpernel

Lysimachia nemorum

Basic Information

Family: Primulaceae

Genus: lysimachia

Plant ID (slug): lysimachia-nemorum

Numeric ID: 25306

USDA Hardiness: 5-9

Ratings

Physical Characteristics

Lysimachia nemorum is an evergreen Perennial growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 6. It is in flower from May to September. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Bees, flies. The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and can grow in heavy clay soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Western and central Europe, including Britain, from Norway to Spain, east to the Carpathians.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Hedgerow;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Astringent An astringent herb, yellow pimpernel is used as a wound herb to staunch bleeding[254].