Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' (Purple Loosestrife)
Purple Loosestrife 'Beaujolais', Lysimachia beaujolais
Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' (Purple Loosestrife) is a clump-forming, upright, and sturdy perennial boasting attractive deep wine-red flower spikes on long slender stems from late spring to early fall. The foliage is ornamental with its waxy rosettes of silver-green, narrow, wavy-edged leaves, up to 4 in. long (10 cm). Short-lived, this striking purple loosestrife works well in borders, rain gardens, and containers and makes excellent cut flowers.
- Grows up to 16-20 in. tall (40-50 cm) and 14-16 in. wide (35-40 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in humus-rich, moist soils that do not dry out in summer.
- Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for snails and slugs.
- Cut back after flowering. Propagate by division.
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Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lysimachia - Loosestrife |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15" – 16" (37cm – 40cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5
– 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lysimachia - Loosestrife |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid,Late) Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15" – 16" (37cm – 40cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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