Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Hybrid origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, 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, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Grasshoppers
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Rosa Arkansana
Common Name
Loosetrife
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
In German
Loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
In French
salicaire
Rosa arkansana
In Spanish
loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
In Greek
loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
In Polish
loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
In Latin
loosetrife
Rosa arkansana
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 Prairie Wild Rose
Season and care of Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Prairie Wild Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline.
Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose Physical Information
Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
- Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose
Care of Loosestrife and Prairie Wild Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches 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 Prairie Wild Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.