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Persian Chocolate Moneywort: Purple Leaves and Golden Flowers

Lysimachia congestiflora 'Persian Chocolate'

A mass of small purple leaves and abundant golden-yellow, bell-shaped flowers distinguish this groundcover. Useful on slopes as well as in containers.

Growing Conditions & Care

Provide full sun or part shade and humusy, moist but well-drained soil.

Propagation

Divide in spring or fall.

Common Problems

Rust, leaf spot.

Quick Reference

Height: Less than 6 in.
Spread: 1–3 ft.
Growth Habit: Spreads
Growth Pace: Fast
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture: Medium
Maintenance: Low
Bloom Time: Late Spring, Spring
Flower Color: Yellow
Foliage Color: Colorful/Burgundy
Uses: Beds and Borders, Container, Ground Covers
Type: Perennials

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