Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe, Asia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Lemna minor
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, sluggish streams and rivers
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-8
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Spreading
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Light Green
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oblong-lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Cold climate, Salt, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Aquatic Plant
Moderate
In Spring
Aquatic Plant
Ample Water
In Winter
Aquatic Plant
Average Water
Soil pH
Aquatic Plant
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Aquatic Plant
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Salt
Drought, Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Food for insects
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Swelling
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LEMNA trisulca
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Duckmeat, Frog's Buttons, Ivyleaf Duckweed, Star Duckweed
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
duckweed
Siberian peashrub
In German
Entengrütze
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
lentille d'eau
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
Lenteja de agua
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
duckweed
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
lentilha-d'água
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Rzęsa
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
duckweed
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lemnaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Lemneae
Not Available
Subfamily
Lemnoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Duckweed season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Duckweed is Aquatic Plant and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Duckweed height is 5.00 cm and width 0.12 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Duckweed flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Duckweed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Duckweed and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Duckweed pruning is done No need to prune and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Duckweed needs Aquatic Plant and in winter, it needs Aquatic Plant. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.