Night Light Loosestrife

Night Light Loosestrife (Lysimachia alfredii 'Night Light')

Night Light Loosestrife (Lysimachia alfredii 'Night Light') is a striking perennial known for its dark purple foliage and vibrant yellow flower spikes. Ideal for borders, pollinator gardens, and container plantings, it adds dramatic color contrast, vertical interest, and pollinator-friendly beauty to sunny landscapes.

Distinctive Features

This variety showcases upright spikes of golden-yellow flowers that bloom from early to mid-summer, rising above its distinctive dark purple foliage. The contrasting colors create a bold focal point in garden beds. Nectar-rich blooms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators, enhancing biodiversity.

Growing Conditions

• Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade.
• Soil: Prefers moist, well-drained soil but adapts to various soil types.
• Water: Requires regular watering; thrives in consistently moist conditions.
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4-8.

Ideal Uses

• Borders: Adds bold contrast and vertical interest.
• Pollinator Gardens: Attracts bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
• Containers: Perfect for adding drama to patio displays.
• Mass Planting: Creates a cohesive, vibrant display when planted in groups.

Low Maintenance Care

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering.
• Fertilizing: Apply a balanced fertilizer in early spring.
• Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder zones.

Why Choose Night Light Loosestrife?

• Striking Foliage and Blooms: Bold purple foliage contrasts beautifully with bright yellow flowers.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Supports bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for borders, containers, or mass plantings.
• Low Maintenance: Easy to grow and adaptable to various conditions.

For dramatic color contrast, vertical interest, and pollinator-friendly appeal, Night Light Loosestrife (Lysimachia alfredii 'Night Light') is an excellent choice for sunny borders, pollinator gardens, and containers.