Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Houseplant, Shrub
Origin
Hybrid origin
Asia, Europe, North America
Types
Not available
Hulthemia, Banksianae, Pimpinellifoliae
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-10
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
Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Mid Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
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
Requires a lot of watering, 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, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Rosa rubiginosa
Common Name
Loosetrife
Rose
In Hindi
Loosetrife
गुलाब
In German
Loosetrife
Rose
In French
salicaire
Se leva
In Spanish
loosetrife
Rosa
In Greek
loosetrife
Τριαντάφυλλο
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Rosa
In Polish
loosetrife
Róża
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Rose
Season and care of Loosestrife and Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Rose is Clay, Loam, Sandy while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Rose is Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline.
Loosestrife and Rose Physical Information
Loosestrife and Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Rose height is 80.00 cm and width 80.00 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Rose are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Rose flower color: Hot Pink, Light Pink, Orange, Red, White and Yellow
- Rose leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Loosestrife and Rose
Care of Loosestrife and Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.