Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Canary Islands
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
8-11
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, 9, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Spine-edged leaves
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Cut or pinch the stems, 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, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Not Available
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
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
LOTUS berthelotii
Common Name
Loosetrife
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Parrot's Beak
In German
Loosetrife
Papageienschnabel
In French
salicaire
Le Bec de perroquet
In Spanish
loosetrife
Pico de loro
In Greek
loosetrife
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Bico do Papagaio
In Polish
loosetrife
Dziób papugi
In Latin
loosetrife
Parrot rostri
Phylum
Anthophyta
Streptophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Family
Lythraceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Loteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak
Season and care of Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Parrot's Beak season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline.
Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak Physical Information
Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
- Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Care of Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak
Care of Loosestrife and Parrot's Beak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Parrot's Beak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
