Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Types
Not available
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Habitat
meadows, Wet ground
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Pink, Rose
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Whole plant
Other Uses
Cosmetics
Used for its medicinal properties
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'
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Common Name
Loosetrife
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
In Hindi
Loosetrife
Yellow Loosestrife
In German
Loosetrife
Gilbweiderich
In French
salicaire
salicaire Jaune
In Spanish
loosetrife
Lisimaquia amarilla
In Greek
loosetrife
κίτρινο loosestrife
In Portuguese
loosetrife
Loosestrife amarelo
In Polish
loosetrife
żółty toje
In Latin
loosetrife
Yellow Loosestrife
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Myrtales
Primulales
Family
Lythraceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife
Season and care of Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall and Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife Physical Information
Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm whereas Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife are as follows:
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife
Care of Loosestrife and Yellow Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer and Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering. Whereas, in summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.