loosestrife
Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'
Cycle:
Herbaceous Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
4 - 8
Flowers:
Claret red to dark purple Flowers
Sun:
Full sun,part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
red,purple
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Low
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
Loosestrife should be watered frequently but lightly, as it is not tolerant of wet feet. Water the soil to keep it moist but not saturated. During active growth in the summer, water once or twice a week, allowing the top 1 inch of soil to dry between waterings. In the cooler months, water only when the top 2 inches of soil are dry. During this time, allow the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Enjoy your Loosestrife!
sunlight
Loosestrife (Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais') thrives in full sun to part shade. For optimal growth, plant this perennial in areas that receive 6 or more hours of direct sunlight each day. If the plant is grown in an area with less sunshine, it may not flower as heavily as it would in full sun. In addition, it's important to ensure that the soil does not dry out completely for this species as it prefers evenly moist soil.
pruning
Loosestrife (Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais') should be pruned in late spring or early summer, once their flowering period has ended. Pruning should not be done too heavily as it can reduce flowering the following season. An overall trim to neaten the bush is recommended, removing any dead, diseased, or damaged stems, or stems that are becoming too tall. When pruning, it is important to maintain the natural shape of the plant, avoiding too much shearing or pruning into a desired shape. A little inspiration can go a long way in creating an aesthetically pleasing shrub.
