Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Ponds
meadows, Prairies, Riverbanks, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
2-7
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Burgundy, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Shape
Circular
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well 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 leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes, Food for animals
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Cutflower, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ANDROPOGON gerardii
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Big Bluestem, Turkey Foot
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Big Bluestem grass
In German
Weiße Seerose
Große Bartgras
In French
Nénuphar blanc
Barbon de Gérard herbe
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
hierba andropogon grande
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Big BLUESTEM γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Vetiver grande grama
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Big Bluestem trawa
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Big bluestem herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lillosida
Order
Nymphaeales
Poaceae
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Big Bluestem season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Big Bluestem is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Big Bluestem is Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Big Bluestem height is 38.10 cm and width 152.40 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem are as follows:
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Big Bluestem flower color: Purple
- Big Bluestem leaf color: Green
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Big Bluestem include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Big Bluestem pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Big Bluestem needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.