Steironema hybridum Berkeley Belle Evergreen Perennials discovered by Minnesota's Hans Hansen

discovered by Minnesota's Hans Hansen

topped with a plain green leaf

a striking wide white border

these are well-branched with plenty of basal growth

and moisture protection during the first winter are still important

Steironema hybridum Berkeley Belle Evergreen Perennials discovered by Minnesota's Hans Hansen(aka: Lysimachia hybrida) Steironema hybridum is an oddly named (not a hybrid), poorly known, and rather rare, East Coast native species, that deserves a place in home gardens. In the wild, lowland loosestrife occurs in wetland habitats and moist woodlands, ranging from Pennsylvania to Oklahoma, growing from the coast to the mountains. For us, it has performed best with a couple of hours of sun, in average to moist soil. The 2' tall stalks on this