Golden Orb Flower

Did you know

• The genus Lysimachia is named after King Lysimachus of Thrace, who supposedly used it to calm an angry ox.
• It produces floral oils instead of nectar, attracting specialized oil-collecting bees for pollination.
• The plant was historically burned indoors as a natural insect repellent, as the smoke drives away gnats and flies.
• It can form dense stands along riverbanks and in wet meadows, creating impressive golden displays.
• Despite its common name 'loosestrife,' it is unrelated to the invasive purple loosestrife.

Color meanings

Uses

• Wet gardens
• Pond margins
• Wildlife habitat
• Traditional medicine