loosestrife 'Firecracker'
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Upright herbaceous perennial to 1m in height, with whorled, lance-shaped purple leaves and nodding, star-shaped yellow flowers 2.5cm across, in the upper leaf axils
Scientific classification
- Species
- loosestrife 'Firecracker' (Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker')
- Genus
- Lysimachia
- Family
- Primulaceae
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- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of loosestrife 'Firecracker'
Distribution map
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of loosestrife 'Firecracker'
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loosestrife 'Firecracker' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought and stagnant waterlogging
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks spring through summer growth
Pruning
PruningCut back after flowering
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn
Growing
GrowingGrow in humus-rich, moist soil that does not dry out in summer; often grown in moist borders or beside ponds. Best in full sun or partial shade. May need support
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
May be attacked by slugs and snails
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