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Perennial
Lysimachia ciliata 'Atropurpurea'
Moneywort
Plant Type: Perennial
A large colorful and vigorous growing Northeastern native perennial with rich red-purple foliage peppered with 1"bright yellow five-petalled flowers in July and August. Adaptable to a wide range of soils growing naturally in moist well-drained. Attracts butterflies. Useful to hide dying foliage of late season bulbs.
| Size | Future Qty | Future Date |
|---|
Mature Height:
40-48 in
Mature Spread:
24-36 in
Spacing:
24-36 in
Zone:
2
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Lysimachia ciliata 'Atropurpurea' Characteristics & Attributes:
Attracts Pollinators
Attracts Butterflies
Vigorous
Native to Northeastern US
Cut Flower/Foliage
Great Foliage
Cold Tolerant
Water's Edge / Bog Plant
Container
Mass Planting
Summer Bloomer
Rabbit Resistant
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Full Shade
Spring
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Average Water
Moist, Well-Drained
Attributes
| • | Woodland Edge |
| • | Border or Bed |
| • | Groupings |
| • | Moist Areas |
| • | Late Summer Bloomer |
| • | Naturalizing |
Foliage Color
| • | Bronze |
| • | Purple |
| • | Red |
| • | Burgundy |
Habit
| • | Spreading Clump |
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Summer |
| • | Spring |