Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Aquatics
Origin
Asia
South America
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Garden Peony
जल पोस्ता
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Wasser Poppy
In French
Jardin Pivoine
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
amapola agua
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
água Poppy
In Polish
Garden Peony
Woda Poppy
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Alismatales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Alismataceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Garden Peony and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Garden Peony and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Garden Peony and Water Poppy. Garden Peony doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Garden Peony does not have fragrant flowers. Garden Peony has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Garden Peony and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Water Poppy
Season and care of Garden Peony and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Water Poppy season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Garden Peony and Water Poppy Physical Information
Garden Peony and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Water Poppy are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Garden Peony and Water Poppy
Care of Garden Peony and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Garden Peony needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.