Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Hybrid origin
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Not Available
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Medium
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Not Available
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Loosetrife
European crab apple
In Hindi
Loosetrife
european crab apple
In German
Loosetrife
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
salicaire
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
loosetrife
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
loosetrife
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
loosetrife
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
loosetrife
european crab apple
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Loosestrife and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and European Crab Apple season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Loosestrife and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Loosestrife and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Loosestrife and European Crab Apple
Care of Loosestrife and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.