Species loosestrife
Burgundy-pink flower and burgundy buds and stem.

loosestrife

Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'

Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ is a handsome variety of loosestrife that will add dramatic color and texture to the garden. Its strappy leaves are deep green, splashed in purple and maroon. Tall, showy spikes of star-shaped, wine-red flowers top the stems in late summer. Growing from 1 to 4 feet tall, it’s an ideal specimen for sunny borders, where it will attract butterflies and hummingbirds. To keep it looking its best, trim it back after flowering. It’s also deer resistant and drought tolerant. If you’re in need of a regal new addition to your garden, try 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.

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Starts Flowering

Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' typically starts flowering in June.

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