Lysimachia atropurpurea - Burgundy Loosestrife

Not all loosestrifes are garden thugs, and Lysimachia atropurpurea proves it beautifully. This marvelous non-invasive burgundy loosestrife sends up elegant stems of rich claret, gooseneck-like flower spikes that make visitors stop, point, and ask what on earth that gorgeous thing is.

With silvery-green foliage and deep wine-colored blooms, Burgundy Loosestrife brings unusual texture and moody color to perennial borders, cottage gardens, cutting gardens, containers, and foliage-focused plantings. The arching flower spikes are striking in bouquets and pair beautifully with grasses, yarrow, poppies, salvias, pale pink flowers, cream blooms, and silver-leaved companions. It has an old-world, romantic look without the aggressive behavior associated with some loosestrife relatives.

Plant Lysimachia atropurpurea in full sun to light shade with well-drained soil and regular water. Deadhead or cut for bouquets to keep the plant looking fresh. Unusual, elegant, and wonderfully garden-worthy, this is a foliage and flower treasure. Explore more distinctive texture plants in our Lysimachia collection.