Loosestrife. An attractive perennial with reddish purple leaves and slightly pendent, star-shaped yellow flowers with a small reddish brown centre. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lysimachia ciliata ‘Firecracker’
An attractive perennial with reddish purple leaves and slightly pendent, star-shaped yellow flowers with a small reddish brown centre.
Additional information
| Generic | Lysimachia |
|---|---|
| Species | ciliata |
| Varietry | 'Firecracker' |
| Common Name | Loosestrife |
| Flower Colour | yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Primulaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | red, purple |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Provide support |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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