Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Not Available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Irregular
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation
Irritation to stomach
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
APIUM graveolens
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Celery
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
अजवायन
In German
Gilbweiderich
Sellerie
In French
salicaire Jaune
Céleri
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
Apio
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Σέλινο
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Aipo
In Polish
żółty toje
Seler
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
apium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Primulaceae
Apiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Apieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Apioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Celery
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Celery is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Celery Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Celery season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Celery is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Loosestrife and Celery Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Celery physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Celery are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Celery flower color: White
- Celery leaf color: Light Green
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Celery
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Celery include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots. In summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.