Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Canada, Mexico
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Bluffs, Woods
meadows, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A3, 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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate to elliptical
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, In Water
How to Plant?
Root Division, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not let dry out between waterings, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Requires a lot of watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Lots of watering
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in spring, Prune in summer
Fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Do not let fertilizers touch the leaves, Don't use high pH fertilizers, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Flower
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Intestinal gas
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Wildlife
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Antibiotic, Astringent, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Cosmetics
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Maianthemum racemosum
LYTHRUM 'Happy'
Common Name
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
Loosetrife
In Hindi
Treacleberry
Loosetrife
In German
Treacleberry
Loosetrife
In French
Treacleberry
salicaire
In Spanish
Treacleberry
loosetrife
In Greek
Treacleberry
loosetrife
In Portuguese
Treacleberry
loosetrife
In Polish
Treacleberry
loosetrife
In Latin
Treacleberry
loosetrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Lythraceae
Genus
Maianthemum
Lythrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nolinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Treacleberry and Loosestrife
Wondering what are the properties of Treacleberry and Loosestrife? We provide you with everything About Treacleberry and Loosestrife. Treacleberry doesn't have thorns and Loosestrife doesn't have thorns. Also Treacleberry does not have fragrant flowers. Treacleberry has allergic reactions like Not Available and Loosestrife has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Treacleberry and Loosestrife and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Treacleberry and Loosestrife
Season and care of Treacleberry and Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Treacleberry and Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Treacleberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Loosestrife season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Treacleberry is Loam and for Loosestrife is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Treacleberry is Acidic and for Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Treacleberry and Loosestrife Physical Information
Treacleberry and Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Loosestrife height is 30.50 cm and width 40.60 cm. The color specification of Treacleberry and Loosestrife are as follows:
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Loosestrife flower color: Pink and Rose
- Loosestrife leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Treacleberry and Loosestrife
Care of Treacleberry and Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Loosestrife pruning is done Prune in spring and Prune in summer. In summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Lots of watering.