You've found the famous Dave's Garden website! Join this friendly global community that shares tips and ideas for home and gardens, along with seeds and plants!
Check out the DG homepage for a brief overview of what you'll find in this gardening mega-site.
Login
If you don't have an account yet, visit the registration page to sign up.
Hardiness: USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F) USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F) USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F) USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F) USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F) USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F) USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F) USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Propagation Methods: By dividing the rootball From herbaceous stem cuttings From seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost By simple layering
Seed Collecting: Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
On Jun 16, 2005, rcn48 from Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) wrote:
We've grown Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais' for two years. Last year we planted it in full sun in heavy, sticky clay soil - it succumbed in the summer heat. This year we planted it in several spots with different light conditions (full sun to light shade) in much better soil and so far it seems to be thriving. It does, however, appear to be a finicky plant - not too wet, not too dry, but we still love the burgundy flowers and the gray-green foliage and are hoping for success this year. This is NOT an invasive species and should not be confused with the invasive tendencies of the other species in this genus. At summer's end we'll report how the plant survived the hot summer heat of Virginia . Hopefully we'll be able to replace the neutral rating with a positive!
On Jun 13, 2003, RubyStar from Madison, WI (Zone 5a) wrote:
I'm giving this burgundy-colored "Gooseneck Loosestrife" a neutral rating because I just added it this year, but I was drawn to those interesting hooked flowers. This plant reportedly spreads in a manner similar to the white gooseneck, but I don't mind that and have instead planted it in a spot where it can roam.
While Lythrum salicaria (Purple Loosestrife) should be avoided like the plague, Lysimachia atropurpurea (purple Gooseneck Loosestrife) is a different plant.
On Apr 19, 2003, feministg from Iowa City, IA wrote:
I believe that the invasive loosestrife is Lythrum, not Lysimachia. Lysimachia is in some cultivars and/or species invasive, but not in the same way. I grow one Lysimachia in a pot sunk in the ground, and it's stayed there for years.
On Apr 13, 2003, M_Bond from Redwood City, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:
I grow this in the San Francisco Bay Area of California in full sun with Scabiosa atropurpurea, Berberis 'Hellmond's Pillar' and Carex buchananii in my "black" garden. It appears to have no invasive tendencies here because it is rather dry; it begins blooming very early here.
On Aug 25, 2001, KatBaxter from Feeding Hills, MA (Zone 5a) wrote:
Wine red flowers in spikes with wavy blue gray foliage. Growth habit is much like Liatris. Use for backgrounds, naturalizing. Not recommended for wet soils, as it may be invasive. Should be okay in moist soil as a spreader.
Not to be confused with Lythrum virgatum aka "Purple Loosestrife"
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Calistoga, California Redwood City, California Danielson, Connecticut Old Lyme, Connecticut Greenville, Indiana Davenport, Iowa Dixfield, Maine Corvallis, Oregon San Antonio, Texas Lexington, Virginia Kalama, Washington Langley, Washington Port Angeles, Washington Vancouver, Washington
One vendor has this plant for sale.
