Lysmachia Firecracker Pond Plant

A bare root plant is shipped without soil around its roots, which is a standard and healthy way to transport dormant perennials. Once you receive it, simply plant the rhizome directly into moist soil or your pond's marginal area to begin the establishment process.

This plant is best suited for the marginal areas of a pond, such as the damp soil along the edge or in a shallow bog filter. It requires moist, well-drained soil and should not be fully submerged underwater.

While it thrives in full shade to partial sun, the foliage color is most vibrant with some exposure to light. If the plant is kept in deep shade, the leaves may lean more toward green than the signature burgundy-red.

Lysmachia 'Firecracker' has an upright growth habit and spreads via rhizomes, making it a reliable perennial. Because it spreads, it is best suited for areas where it has room to colonize, or you can easily manage its size by dividing the rhizomes in the spring or fall.

Yes, this is a hardy perennial suitable for USDA zones 4 through 9. It is well-adapted to cold climates and will typically go dormant in the winter before returning with fresh growth in the spring.