Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Not Available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
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
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Linear
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist
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
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
Siberian Iris
In German
Gilbweiderich
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
salicaire Jaune
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
Siberian Iris
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Siberian Iris
In Polish
żółty toje
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Liliales
Family
Primulaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Not Available
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Siberian Iris season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Siberian Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.