Overview
Lysimachia atropurpurea is a plant with a bushy, clump forming habit in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia atropurpurea grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden and flower borders and beds. It is native to Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Türkiye and Türkiye-in-Europe.
About
Lysimachia atropurpurea is a bushy, clump-forming cultivar within the genus Lysimachia, which comprises 182 species of flowering plants in the Primulaceae family. This deciduous plant thrives in moist, well-drained loam soils with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline. It is hardy to UK zone H6 and is suitable for both exposed and sheltered locations, favouring south- or west-facing aspects. Native to parts of southeastern Europe and western Asia, it is well suited for city and courtyard gardens, coastal settings, cottage and informal gardens, as well as flower borders and beds.
About the genus
Lysimachia is a genus consisting of 182 accepted species of flowering plants traditionally classified in the family Primulaceae. Based on a molecular phylogenetic study it was transferred to the family Myrsinaceae, before this family was later merged into the Primulaceae.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lysimachia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist, well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lysimachia atropurpurea size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds
- Native to
- Albania, Bulgaria, East Aegean Is., Greece, NW. Balkan Pen., Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lysimachia atropurpurea
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia atropurpurea?
Lysimachia atropurpurea prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lysimachia atropurpurea need?
Lysimachia atropurpurea grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist to well-drained.
Is Lysimachia atropurpurea hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia atropurpurea has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lysimachia atropurpurea?
Seed, Division.
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