Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Texas
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Forests, meadows, Pastures, Prairies, savannahs, Woodland edges
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-10
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, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
White, Lemon yellow, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Alternate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Keep the Soil well drained, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
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
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Abdominal pain, Anxiety, Inflammation, Low blood pressure
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Eczema, Menstrual Cramps, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, deer resistant, Edible seed
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
OENOTHERA mexicana
Common Name
Loosetrife
pinkladies, pink evening primrose, showy evening primrose, Mexican primrose, and amapola.
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Mexican primrose
In German
Loosetrife
Rosa Nachtkerze
In French
salicaire
Mexican primrose
In Spanish
loosetrife
Primrose mexicana
In Greek
loosetrife
Μεξικού Primrose
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Mexican Primrose
In Polish
loosetrife
Mexican Primrose
In Latin
loosetrife
Mexicanus Primrose
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Mexican primrose
Season and care of Loosestrife and Mexican primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Mexican primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Mexican primrose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Mexican primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Mexican primrose is Neutral, Alkaline.
Loosestrife and Mexican primrose Physical Information
Loosestrife and Mexican primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Mexican primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Mexican primrose are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican primrose flower color: White, Lemon yellow and Light Pink
- Mexican primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Loosestrife and Mexican primrose
Care of Loosestrife and Mexican primrose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Mexican primrose 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 Mexican primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.