Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds, Woodland Garden
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green, Burgundy, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires more often in extreme heat, Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
ABELIA x grandiflora
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Glossy Abelia
Loosetrife
In Hindi
Glossy Abelia
Loosetrife
In German
Glossy Abelia
Loosetrife
In French
Abelia Glossy
salicaire
In Spanish
Abelia brillante
loosetrife
In Greek
γυαλιστερό Abelia
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Abelia brilhante
loosetrife
In Polish
Błyszczący Abelia
loosetrife
In Latin
Abutilon glossy
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Myrtales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Lythraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife
Season and care of Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Glossy Abelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Loosestrife season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Glossy Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Glossy Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife Physical Information
Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Glossy Abelia height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife are as follows:
Glossy Abelia flower color: White and Light Pink
Glossy Abelia leaf color: Light Green, Dark Green, Burgundy and Bronze
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife
Care of Glossy Abelia and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Glossy Abelia pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Glossy Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.