Lysimachia atropurpurea Beaujolais (Purple Loosestrife)
Lysimachia atropurpurea ‘Beaujolais’ (Purple Loosestrife) is a clump-forming, upright, and sturdy perennial boasting attractive deep wine-red flower spikes on long slender stems from late spring to early fall. The foliage is ornamental with its waxy rosettes of silver-green, narrow, wavy-edged leaves, up to 4 in. long (10 cm). Short-lived, this striking purple loosestrife works well in borders, rain gardens, and containers and makes excellent cut flowers.
Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' (Purple Loosestrife) is a clump-forming, upright, and sturdy perennial boasting attractive deep wine-red flower spikes on long slender stems from late spring to early fall. The foliage is ornamental with its waxy rosettes of silver-green, narrow, wavy-edged leaves, up to 4 in. long (10 cm). Short-lived, this striking purple loosestrife works well in borders, rain gardens, and containers and makes excellent cut flowers.
- Grows up to 16-20 in. tall (40-50 cm) and 14-16 in. wide (35-40 cm).
- Performs best in full sun or part shade, in humus-rich, moist soils that do not dry out in summer.
- Generally pest and disease free. Keep an eye out for snails and slugs.
- Cut back after flowering. Propagate by division.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Lysimachia – Loosestrife |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
| Spacing | 15″ – 16″ (37cm – 40cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Poorly Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Showy |
| Tolerance | Wet Soil |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams, Rain Gardens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |