Product Description
L. atropurpurea is a compact, short-lived, clump-forming perennial with lance-shaped, wavy-edged, glaucous silver- green leaves, flushed purple in spring, and, from late spring into early autumn, dense, erect racemes of dark purple buds opening to deep purple-red flowers. It is a Distinct and fascinatingly different plant from the Balkan Peninsula. Both splendid in the border or great for a large container. It also lends a graceful accent for the naturalized or woodland garden. The long-blooming, arched plumes are excellent cut flowers. Blooms mid summer. Likes moist soil but adapts to average conditions. Plants tend not to spread or become invasive but do self seed a little. Attracts butterflies. Rabbit resistant.
Pot size: 9cm
Soil: Moist, well drained
Position: Sun or partial shade
Rate of growth: Moderate
Hardiness: Hardy
Eventual height & spread 75cm x 50cm
Flowering period: Early Summer to Autumn
