Lysimachia vulgaris is commonly known as the yellow loosestrife or garden loosestrife. This perennial herbaceous plant belongs to the Primulaceae family and is native to Europe and Asia. It grows up to four feet tall and produces yellow flowers that bloom from June to September. Some synonyms for lysimachia vulgaris include lysimachia vulgaris var. davurica, lysimachia nemorum, lysimachia vulgaris var. stenophylla, and lysimachia vulg garis f. alba. Lysimachia vulgaris is a hardy plant that thrives in moist soils and attracts bees and other pollinators. It's often used in landscaping as a border plant or in bog gardens.