About Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
South America
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Wild
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Hot Pink
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Seedlings
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Insects
Allergy
poisonous if ingested
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Showy Purposes
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Stomach pain, Swelling, Wounds
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Stem
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON parryi
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Parry's Beardtongue
Water Poppy
In Hindi
penstemon parryi
जल पोस्ता
In German
penstemon parryi
Wasser Poppy
In French
penstemon parryi
eau Poppy
In Spanish
parryi penstemon
amapola agua
In Greek
penstemon parryi
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
parryi penstemon
água Poppy
In Polish
penstemon parryi
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Persicaria californicum
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Alismatales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Penstemon
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy. Penstemon Parryi doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Penstemon Parryi does not have fragrant flowers. Penstemon Parryi has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like poisonous if ingested. 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 Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy
Season and care of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Penstemon Parryi season is Spring and Winter and Water Poppy season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Sand and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Penstemon Parryi is Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy Physical Information
Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Penstemon Parryi height is 90.00 cm and width 5.10 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy are as follows:
Penstemon Parryi flower color: Hot Pink
Penstemon Parryi leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy
Care of Penstemon Parryi and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Penstemon Parryi 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 Penstemon Parryi 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.