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Lysimachia ciliata 'FIRECRACKER' loosestrife
size/type
mid-sized perennial,mid-sized perennial
usual height
0,5-0,8m
leaves
deciduous broadleaf
colour of leaves
flowers
showy
colour of flowers
blooming time
June-July
location
full to partial sun
USDA zone (lowest)
2 (down to -45°C)
winter protection
for zone 5+6
for zone 7
categorized
Description of the plant:
Firecracker is an attractive perennial with purple leaves and yellow flowers. The lance-shaped leaves are mahogany to burgundy red, and star-shaped flowers are bright yellow offering a good contrast with the foliage. The leaves turn bright red in autumn.
Growing conditions and care
It is soil tolerant as far as pH. It prefers fertile, moist soil and withstands temporary waterlogging, rather than drought. It grows about 60 cm tall and wide, though, under good conditions it may get a bit invasive. Grow it in full sun or part shade. Fully hardy to approx. -37°C (USD zone 3).
Last update 10-10-2008.
