Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
Medium
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Loosetrife
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Treacleberry
In German
Loosetrife
Treacleberry
In French
salicaire
Treacleberry
In Spanish
loosetrife
Treacleberry
In Greek
loosetrife
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Treacleberry
In Polish
loosetrife
Treacleberry
In Latin
loosetrife
Treacleberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lythraceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lythrum
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Loosestrife and Treacleberry
Wondering what are the properties of Loosestrife and Treacleberry? We provide you with everything About Loosestrife and Treacleberry. Loosestrife doesn't have thorns and Treacleberry doesn't have thorns. Also Loosestrife does not have fragrant flowers. Loosestrife has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Intestinal gas and Treacleberry has allergic reactions like Diarrhea and Intestinal gas. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Loosestrife and Treacleberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Treacleberry
Season and care of Loosestrife and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Loosestrife and Treacleberry Physical Information
Loosestrife and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Treacleberry are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Loosestrife and Treacleberry
Care of Loosestrife and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.