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.
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
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Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Lysimachia |
Common names | Purple Loosestrife, 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" (40cm - 40cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
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 |
Hardiness |
5 - 8 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Primulaceae |
Genus | Lysimachia |
Common names | Purple Loosestrife, 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" (40cm - 40cm) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
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 |
How many Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ (Purple Loosestrife) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ (Purple Loosestrife) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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