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scarlet pimpernel
Lysimachia arvensis
groundcover☀️ full sun💧 low water
A low-growing annual wildflower with bright scarlet-red flowers that close in cloudy weather. It spreads quickly to cover bare soil and is excellent for cottage gardens and naturalized areas.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 5b to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Europe
Function & Care
wildlife benefit
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation