Ask the Expert: Can you identify this flower for me?
My wife and I planted these a few years ago, and can not remember what they are called. Can you help me out?
Bill
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Bill,
The white flower in the picture is Veronica (speedwell). Identifying the specific cultivar is difficult with just one picture. If I had to guess — Veronica spicata. This variety blooms in midsummer.
Jamie,
Thanks! I’ll take some more pictures tonight and post them.
Bill
Bill,
After Looking at the new photos, my first impression was incorrect.
This plant is an Itea — Sweetspire probably Henry’s Garnet. The multiple photos gave me a better perspective.
Bill,
That plant is definitely gooseneck loosestrife. I have it and it makes a lovely cut flower. It is slightly invasive but nothing like purple loosestrife.
Bill,
Jane maybe right. I have never seen that particular type of Lysimachia. But according to the picture in the American Horticultural Society A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants, I think Jane maybe on to something. You’ll have a positive identification this fall because the Sweetspire leaves will turn red but Loosestrife does not.
Jane,
I have only grown Lysimachia nummularia (Creeping Jenny) is the Gooseneck Loosestrife as easy to grow? Thanks for setting me straight. I love to learn new plants. Thanks!!!
Jane, Jamie,
I’ve just looked up a bunch of pictures online of the gooseneck loosestrife, and it seems to be the right one. Thanks for the replies.
Bill