Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Southern Europe
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Arundo, Carrizo
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
6-10
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic conjunctivitis, flushing of face, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmoiliant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used in making musical instruments, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
ARUNDO donax
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Giant Reed
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
नरकट
In German
Gilbweiderich
Pfahlrohr
In French
salicaire Jaune
Arundo donax
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
Arundo donax
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Arundo donax
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Cana-do-reino
In Polish
żółty toje
Lasecznica trzcinowata
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Arundo donax
Phylum
Anthophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Cyperales
Family
Primulaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Commelinids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Giant Reed season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Giant Reed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Reed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Giant Reed height is 18.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Reed flower color: Not Available
- Giant Reed leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Giant Reed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Giant Reed pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Reed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.