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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

Also Known As

Lysimachia ciliata 'Purpurea'
Lysimachia ciliata var. purpurea
Firecracker Fringed Loosestrife
Purple Fringed Loosestrife

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 18"-32"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

2a-9b

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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' plant details

Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with bronze, burgundy, green and purple foliage. In fall, spring and summer yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, clay, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: primulaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen bronze, burgundy, green and purple
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 18 IN - 32 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'

USDA Zones: 2a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
Resistant to: deer and rabbit
Soil needs: average, clay, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This is a spreading little monster but I have it in my sun border at home and I love it. The foliage is completely burgundy. It looks great popping out of the ground in spring and as the stems begin to rise. As they get taller they begin to command too much attention which is exactly when they’re tall enough to reach over and selectively yank out of the ground. The bright yellow star-shaped flowers are held in loose clusters on the three foot burgundy stalks and look fantastic against the dark foliage.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

The soft, deep-purple of the foliage seems to contrast perfectly with the small creamy-yellow flowers in attractive, slowly-spreading, 2-3' clumps. PSh/M-W

By: Forestfarm

Deep purple leaves and stems; yellow flowers in the leaf axils provide striking contrast. Runs a bit, but is pretty enough to be forgiven. ZONE 4

By: Arrowhead Alpines

A semi-evergreen perennial which over winters as flat, nearly black rosettes of broad rounded leaves. Slender branching stems of brown-purple wedge shaped leaves rise from the rosettes in mid-Spring and grow throughout the summer to be followed in late February by small five petalled yellow flowers. Slowly spreading to form dense colonies.The winter rosettes are the perfect foil for early flowering small bulbs which are then covered by the Summer growth.Cut to ground level when the foliage withers.Prefers a moist soil and full sun during winter for best foliage colour.