Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Hybrid origin, North America, Europe, Africa, Asia
Types
Lemna minor
Tiger lily, Columbia lily, Woody lily
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
meadows, Shady Edge, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
2-8
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy, Bronze
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Long Narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Not Available
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Insects
Deers, Insects, Moths
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Headache
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Cough, Fever, Menstrual Disorders, Stomach pain, tuberculosis, Upset stomach, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bulbs, Flowers, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Can be made into a herbal tea, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
LILIUM canadense
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Meadow lily
In Hindi
duckweed
कनाडा लिली
In German
Entengrütze
Kanada Lily
In French
lentille d'eau
Lily Canada
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Kanada Lily
In Greek
duckweed
Kanada Lily
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Kanada Lily
In Polish
Rzęsa
Kanada Lily
In Latin
duckweed
Canada Lily
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Lilioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Canada Lily
Season and care of Duckweed and Canada Lily is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Canada Lily Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Canada Lily season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Canada Lily is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Canada Lily is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Canada Lily Physical Information
Duckweed and Canada Lily physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Canada Lily height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Canada Lily are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Canada Lily flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Pink, Rose, Peach, Burgundy and Bronze
- Canada Lily leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Duckweed and Canada Lily
Care of Duckweed and Canada Lily include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Canada Lily pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Canada Lily needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.