Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
€4,90
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Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
€4,90
Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker' forms strong, upright clumps with leaves that change colors dramatically over the seasons.
In the spring, the leaves have purple-chocolate hues.
In the summer, the leaves become greener, flickering with purple undertones, and brightened by small, star=shaped yellow flowers.
In autumn, the leaves take on shades of yellow, orange, and a coppery red.
👨🌾GARDENING TIPS👨🌾: Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
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- Make the most of the colourful foliage by positioning beside contrasting foliage of silver or lime green
- This plant goes dormant in the winter and drop her leaves but don't worry! She will come back in full force the following spring.💪
The Tales: Lysimachia ciliata 'Firecracker'
This wildflower is native to North America (specifically the Northeast). In the wild, it is typically found near forests and in fields.
The species, ciliata, is notable in that it is one of the few species of Lysimachia to bear elaiophores - which means that it produces oil instead of nectar for its pollinators.
The genus name relates to King Lysimachus (661-281 B.C.), Macedonian King of Thrace who is said to have calmed a mad ox by feeding it a member of the genus.
Ciliata comes from the Latin 'cili(a)' meaning 'small hair, eyelash, eyelid' - this refers to the hairs that cover the petiole (otherwise known as the stalk of the plant).
Other Names
Loosestrife (though this also belongs to the Lythrum family)
Origin
North America
€4,90
| Flowering | June, July, August |
| Size | 1m H x 0.6m W |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Half Sun/Half Shade |
| Frost Tolerance | -25°C to -30°C |
| Soil | Cool, Moist, Well-Draining |