Lythrum salicaria 'Firecandle'
Purple Loosestrife
Type Perennial
Hardy range 4A to 9B
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Hardy range 4A to 9B
Height 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Fast
Form Upright or erect
Exposure Full sun
Persistence Deciduous
Bloom Color Pink and purple
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Bloom Time Summer and Fall
The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.
Environment
This plant tolerates occasional wetness.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
This plant tolerates occasional wetness.
This plant will grow in dry to moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy.
The pH preference is a neutral soil.
Leaf Color Green
Landscape Uses
- Container plantings
- Seashore planting
- Border
- Massing
- Specimen
- Container plantings
- Seashore planting
- Border
- Massing
- Specimen
Attributes and Features
- Naturalizing
- Wetlands plant
- Attracts butterflies
- Naturalizing
- Wetlands plant
- Attracts butterflies
Culture Notes
Many cultivars are available which should not be confused with the species. The species is outlawed in many states because it will quickly take over a wetland habitat. The cultivars are slower to increase and are usually divided in the spring. Self-sows easily. Expect fall color from the foliage. 'Firecandle' has bright rosey-red blossoms.
Many cultivars are available which should not be confused with the species. The species is outlawed in many states because it will quickly take over a wetland habitat. The cultivars are slower to increase and are usually divided in the spring. Self-sows easily. Expect fall color from the foliage. 'Firecandle' has bright rosey-red blossoms.
