Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Nymphaea alba
Virginia water horehound
Habitat
Ponds
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
5-8
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Ivory
-
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
Orange, Tan, Brown
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, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Average Water Needs, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Edible Uses
Yes
Insignificant
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds
Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
-
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Water Gardens
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower
Botanical Name
NYMPHAEA alba
ANDROPOGON virginicus
Common Name
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem
In Hindi
Nymphaea alba
Broomsedge grass
In German
Weiße Seerose
broomsedge Gras
In French
Nénuphar blanc
broomsedge herbe
In Spanish
Nymphaea alba
hierba Broomsedge
In Greek
Nymphaea alba
Broomsedge γρασίδι
In Portuguese
Nymphaea alba
Broomsedge grama
In Polish
Grzybienie białe
Broomsedge trawy
In Latin
Nymphaea alba
Broomsedge herba
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Nymphaeales
Cyperales
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Nymphaea
Andropogon
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Cassidinae
Panicoideae
Properties of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge
Wondering what are the properties of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge. Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Nymphaea Alba does not have fragrant flowers. Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like Headache and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like Headache. 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 Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge
Season and care of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nymphaea Alba season is Spring and Summer and Broomsedge season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge Physical Information
Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge are as follows:
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge
Care of Nymphaea Alba and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nymphaea Alba pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.