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 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Primulaceae |
| Genus | Lysimachia |
| Common names | Loosestrife, Purple 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 | Loosestrife, Purple 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ (Purple Loosestrife) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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