Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Lots of watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Loosetrife
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Chionodoxa
In German
Loosetrife
Chionodoxa
In French
salicaire
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
loosetrife
Chionodoxa
In Greek
loosetrife
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Chionodoxa
In Polish
loosetrife
Chionodoxa
In Latin
loosetrife
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Anthophyta
Platyhelminthes
Family
Lythraceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa
Wondering what are the properties of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa? We provide you with everything About Loosestrife and Chionodoxa. Loosestrife doesn't have thorns and Chionodoxa doesn't have thorns. Also Loosestrife does not have fragrant flowers. Loosestrife has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Intestinal gas and Chionodoxa has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Intestinal gas. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Chionodoxa season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loosestrife and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Loosestrife and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa
Care of Loosestrife and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Chionodoxa pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.