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Lysimachia atropurpurea

Lysimachia atropurpurea

Low Maintenance

Genus: Lysimachia
Family: Primulaceae

About this plant

A clump-forming, short-lived perennial to around 60cm high, with narrow, grey-green leaves with strongly wavy edges. Long spikes of small, dark red to dark purple, saucer-shaped flowers, often curving at the tips, are produced in summer

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

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Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedMoist But Well Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in humus-rich, moist soil that does not dry out in summer. Thrives in full sun but will tolerate partial shade

Pruning

Cut back after flowering

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverRock Garden

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years