Overview
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates moist and well-drained soil soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow. It is native to Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Ontario.
About
Lysimachia ciliata, the fringed loosestrife, is a species of flowering plant in the family Primulaceae. It is an erect herbaceous perennial growing to 120 cm (47 in) tall and 60 cm (24 in) broad, with opposite, simple leaves, and smooth green stems.
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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
- moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- moist
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing, East-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- herbaceous perennial
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
- Native to
- Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Ontario
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'?
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' need?
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' grows best in moist and well-drained soil soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist.
Is Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' 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 ciliata 'Firecracker'?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lysimachia genus
- Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'
- Lysimachia ephemrum
- Lysimachia leschenaultiicarmine-flowered loosestrife