Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Turkey
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
Types
creeping Jenny, L. ephemerum
not available
Habitat
damp broad-leaved forests, damp meadows, ditches, roadside embankments, shores, stream banks
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Light Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
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
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Gastrointestinal disorders
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LYSIMACHIA punctata
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Common Name
Yellow Loosestrife, garden loosetrife, garden yellow loosetrife
Zebrina Mallow
In Hindi
Yellow Loosestrife
Zebrina Mallow
In German
Gilbweiderich
Zebrina Mallow
In French
salicaire Jaune
Zebrina Mallow
In Spanish
Lisimaquia amarilla
Zebrina Mallow
In Greek
κίτρινο loosestrife
Zebrina Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Loosestrife amarelo
Zebrina Mallow
In Polish
żółty toje
Zebrina Mallow
In Latin
Yellow Loosestrife
Zebrina Mallow
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Primulales
Not Available
Family
Primulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow
Season and care of Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Loosestrife season is Summer and Zebrina Mallow season is Summer. The type of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Clay, Loam and for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Loosestrife is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow Physical Information
Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Loosestrife height is 60.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow are as follows:
Yellow Loosestrife flower color: Yellow
Yellow Loosestrife leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
- Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow
Care of Yellow Loosestrife and Zebrina Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Loosestrife pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately.