Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Profile & Growing Essentials

Cold hardy, Flowering, Wet Soils, and Attracts pollinators

Specifications

Botanical Name

Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea
Height

1-2 ft
Width

1-2 ft
Growing Zones

4-8
Sunlight
- Full sun
Growth Rate

Moderate
Flower Color
- Yellow
Leaf Color
- Green
Fall Color

Purple
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Bloom Period

Early Summer, Late Summer
Does Not Ship To

AK, HI, ID, MT

Planting & Care Instructions

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Aim for a full sun location, providing at least six hours of direct sunlight daily; this ensures the most vibrant purple color and heaviest flower production. While the plant will tolerate light afternoon shade, you will see a noticeable reduction in the number and size of the flower spikes.
Soil: This perennial is happiest in consistently moist to wet soil and is one of the few that handles heavy clay well, provided it stays damp. If your site is sandy, incorporate plenty of aged compost or peat moss to drastically improve the soil’s ability to retain moisture, as this loosestrife dislikes drying out completely.

Watering Requirements

During the first season, treat your new planting like a moisture-loving perennial and water frequently until you see vigorous, established new growth. Once mature, Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife is tolerant of temporary drought but performs best in soil that never completely dries out. If watering becomes inconsistent during hot periods, expect the flower spikes to be significantly smaller and the plant to show stress, like yellowing lower foliage.

Pruning Tips

This perennial blooms on new wood, so all pruning should be performed in late winter or very early spring before new shoots emerge from the crown. Simply cut all the old, dead stems back down to the ground level. This technique clears out the old material and directs all the plant's energy into producing strong, fresh stems that will reliably bear the best flowers for the coming season.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a single dose of a balanced, slow-release granular fertilizer, like a 10-10-10 blend, just as new growth starts to emerge in early spring. Purple Lance is not a heavy feeder, especially when planted in soil rich with organic matter. What you want to avoid is using a high-nitrogen feed later in the growing season, as this encourages lush but weak foliage that can become too heavy for the stems to support.

Growing Zones 4-8

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Elegant Butter and Bronze - Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife!

Long Lance-Shaped In Green & Bronzy Purple
Yellow Star-Shaped Blooms
Fine-Textured Nodding and Graceful Form
Easy Care & Low Maintenance
Bees & Pollinator Friendly
Native Spreading Perennial
This Lysimachia is Not Invasive!

Fine-textured foliage in striking green and bronzy-purple blush, the graceful Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife (Lysimachia lanceolata var purpurea) nodding yellow flowers look like stars!

Naturally occurring in the wild, Loosestrife loves moist soils of open woods, ponds edges and swampy areas, forming small colonies. However, it's important to note that This Lysimachia is not a thug in the landscape and it is NOT on any invasive list! Meaning you can plant it without worry!

With an elegant texture and color, this newly improved selection adds a lovely contrast to the landscape!

How to Use Purple Lance-Leaved Loosestrife In The Landscape

Rain gardens, water features and soggy spots around the garden are fantastic for Loosestrife. Tolerating rocky and gravel soil in Rock gardens or Pond-side.

Not minding average conditions in the Cottage garden, Pollinator and Wildflower gardens where they are a food source or beneficial pollinators.

Sized for larger containers and planters, both shade or sun for lovely patio and terrace additions. Readily naturalizing, Lance-Leaved Loosestrife fills tricky spots with lovely ground cover and texture.

#ProPlantTips For Care

Full sun in cooler climates and partial shade in hot summers, Loosestrife loves moist soil! Tolerating dry soil in cooler summers and part shade.

Preferring acidic, rich soil of all well-drained types, Loosestrife adapts a wide range of conditions.

Purple Lance-Leafed Loosestrife are lovely, hardy perennials in growing zones 4-8. Order your own unique and easy-going perennial from Nature Hills today!

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Purple Lance - Leaved Loosestrife

Lysimachia lanceolata var. purpurea

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