Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Not Available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
meadows, Wet ground, Woodlands
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
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
vvv
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Digestive disorders, Fever, Gastritis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Cutflower, Herb, Vegetable, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
MONARDA didyma
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Scarlet Beebalm,
Red Bergamot
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
Oswego चाय
In German
Gilbweiderich
Oswego Tee
In French
salicaire Jaune
Oswego thé
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
té Oswego
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Oswego Τσάι
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Tea Oswego
In Polish
żółty toje
Oswego herbaty
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Oswega Tea
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Primulales
Lamiales
Family
Primulaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Oswego Tea season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Oswego Tea is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Oswego Tea is Neutral.
Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Oswego Tea height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Oswego Tea flower color: Not Available
- Oswego Tea leaf color: Not Available
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Oswego Tea include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Oswego Tea pruning is done 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 Oswego Tea needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.