purple-fringed loosestrife - Vinland Valley Nursery

Type:: perennials that last
Notable Traits:: attracts butterflies/pollinators, fast-growing, low-maintenance, resistant: deer, resistant: disease, striking foliage, tolerates clay soil, tolerates harsh roadside conditions
Hardiness:: Zone 2 – 9
Mature Height:: 18-24in
Light:: part sun/afternoon shade (eastern exposure), part sun/morning shade (western exposure), part to full sun (4 hours or more sun)
Water:: drought tolerant, tolerates poor drainage
Bloom Color:: yellow
Bloom Shape:: daisy
Bloom Time:: summer
Foliage:: black, purple

Description

Though ‘Purpurea’ is not as invasive as other varieties, it will spread. ‘Purpurea’ performs best in part shade; morning sun and afternoon shade and vice-versa, or dappled shade throughout the day. Plants will thrive in poorly-drained locations.