Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Types
Not Available
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Habitat
Tropical Forests
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 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
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
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
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow
Long Linear
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Charcoal, Edible yellow dye is obtained, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ACACIA salicina
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Common Name
Cooba, Willow Acacia
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
In Hindi
willow acacia
Yellow Loosestrife
In German
Weiden Akazie
Gilbweiderich
In French
saule acacia
salicaire Jaune
In Spanish
acacia sauce
Lisimaquia amarilla
In Greek
ιτιά ακακίας
κίτρινο loosestrife
In Portuguese
salgueiro de acácia
Loosestrife amarelo
In Polish
wierzba akacji
żółty toje
In Latin
lignis salices
Yellow Loosestrife
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife
Season and care of Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Acacia season is Not Available and Yellow Loosestrife season is Not Available. The type of soil for Willow Acacia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Willow Acacia is Acidic, Neutral and for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife Physical Information
Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Acacia height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife are as follows:
Willow Acacia flower color: Yellow
Willow Acacia leaf color: Dark Green
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
- Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife
Care of Willow Acacia and Yellow Loosestrife include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Acacia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Willow Acacia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.