Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
not available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-7
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, 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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Water daily during growing season
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
Ragged Robin
In German
Gilbweiderich
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
salicaire Jaune
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Ragged Robin
In Polish
żółty toje
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Robin ragged
Phylum
Anthophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Primulales
Caryophyllales
Family
Primulaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Ragged Robin season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.