Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
Not available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
Bluffs, Woods
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
Treacleberry
In German
Gilbweiderich
Treacleberry
In French
salicaire Jaune
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
Treacleberry
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Treacleberry
In Polish
żółty toje
Treacleberry
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Treacleberry
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Primulales
Liliales
Family
Primulaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lysimachia
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Treacleberry season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Treacleberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Yellow Loosestrife needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.