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Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’
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Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’
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Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’


Fringed Loosestrife

USDA Zone: 2-9

Plant number: 1.340.500


This is a colourful selection of a native North American wildflower, forming an upright mound of rich burgundy-purple leaves, studded with starry yellow flowers in the summer. Will spread to form a sizeable patch, sometimes too vigorous for the border but terrific in containers or among shrubs. Valuable as a contrast plant in the border, especially nice combined with orange or red-flowered neighbours, or with silvery Artemisia. Also terrific with late-flowering tulips, acting as a good mask for the dying bulb leaves. Tolerates wet soil. Excellent for cutting. The best foliage colour is early in the season, the leaves becoming more or less green by mid to late summer. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1996). Not to be confused with the noxious weed, Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria).

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Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’


Optimal Growing
Conditions
Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy
Flower Colour
  Yellow
Blooming Time
  Early Summer
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
Foliage Color
  Bronze
  Red
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Rabbit Resistant
  Massed
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
Height
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Spread
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Fast
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.