| Botanical name | Lysimachia atropurpurea |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Deciduous Deciduous – Sheds Its Leaves Annually  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Low Maintenance Low Maintenance – Requires little maintenance. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | January February October November December The silver green foliage provides wonderful contrast for the burgundy-wine colored flower spikes which look like tiny pineapples. |
| Common name(s) | Crimson Loosestrife |
| Foliage | This plant bears silver green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | This plant can be used as a container or for borders, cottage gardens and water gardens. |
| Soil conditions | MoistTolerates a variety of soil types |
| Uses | Uses:: Cullinary: Medicinal: Cultural: Commercial: Cosmetics: Other Uses: floral arrangements Part Used: Attracts: Features: |
| Wildlife attractions | butterflies |
| Propagation | Propagate by division or from basal cuttings or layers, depending on the growth type. |
| Growth habit | This plant has a clump-forming growth habit. |
Lysimachia atropurpurea (Crimson Loosestrife)
- Botanical name: Lysimachia atropurpurea
- Common name(s): Crimson Loosestrife
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
The silver green foliage provides wonderful contrast for the burgundy-wine colored flower spikes which look like tiny pineapples. It attracts butterflies and can be used as a container or for borders, cottage gardens and water gardens.
Family: Primulaceae
Synonym: –
Botanical Pronunciation: ly-si-MAK-ee-uh at-ro-pur-PURR-ee-uh
Lysimachia atropurpurea requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
January February October November December
The silver green foliage provides wonderful contrast for the burgundy-wine colored flower spikes which look like tiny pineapples.
This plant bears silver green foliage.
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