Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
United States, Mexico
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Not Available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
Yellow
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
Boston Ivy
In German
Gilbweiderich
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
salicaire Jaune
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
Boston Ivy
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Boston Ivy
In Polish
żółty toje
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Vitaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Boston Ivy season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.