'Burgundy Mist' Lance-Leaved Loosestrife (Lysimachia)
Perennial
- Native groundcover with long-blooming yellow flowers.
- Flowers hover over deep maroon fern-like foliage.
- Spreads as a low-growing carpet, suppressing weeds as it grows.
- Easy to grow, deer-resistant, pollinator-friendly.
- Zones 4-8, sun/part sun, 12-24” tall and wide at maturity.
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Description
Details
Common name: Lance-leaved loosestrife
Zone: 4-8
Sun exposure: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Height x width: 12-24” X 12-24”
Flower color: Yellow
Foliage color: Purple
Season of interest: Late spring through fall
Bloom time: Late Spring, early summer, midsummer, late summer, early fall
Features: Native, ground cover, evergreen, drought tolerant, deer resistant, pollinator friendly, best for beginners, container plants
Uses: Ground cover, massing, underplanting, prairie garden, container gardening
How to Grow
Light: Sun (> 6 hours sun) to part-sun (4-6 hours sun)
Water: Keep the soil evenly moist.
Spacing: 18”
Fertilizing: Benefits from a light application of balanced, granular fertilizer in early spring.
Winterizing: No specific care is needed. Can cut back foliage in late fall after the foliage dies down.
Maintenance & pruning: Cut back in late fall or early spring before the new growth starts.
Plant spacing is based on the ultimate width of the plants. This figure is normally given as a range; for example, 3-5’. If you live in a cold climate and/or want plants to fill in more quickly, plan to space at the shorter end of the range. If you live in a warm climate, are on a limited budget, or are willing to wait longer for plants to touch, use the higher end of the range. Using the larger number is recommended when calculating distance from a building or structure. There’s really no such thing as "maximum spacing": if you don’t want your plants to touch, you can space them as far apart as you’d like. All plant spacing is calculated on center, or in other words, the centers of the plants are spaced one half of their eventual width apart:
Unless you are planting in a straight line, as you might for hedges or edging, space your plants in a staggered or zig-zag pattern for a more interesting and naturalistic look:
Not sure just how many plants will fit in your garden? Our calculator gives you the exact amount of plants required for your space. Simply update the values and the calculator will re-calculate accordingly. Spacing information can be found in the 'How to Grow' tab on each plant's page.