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