Lythrum salicaria 'Firecandle'
Purple Loosestrife
Family: Lythraceae Loosestrife
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 9B |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Pink, purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Summer to Mid Fall |
| Water needs | Dry to moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, massing, seashore, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Spread | 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Naturalizing |