About Phalaris and Water Poppy
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Europe
South America
Types
Phalais arundinacia
Canay Grass
Phalaris aquitica
Phalaris minor
Phalaris Paradoxa
Not available
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Lakes, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
11-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Green, Dark Green
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Brown
Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water
How to Plant?
Root Division, Rooted stem cutting
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
No need to prune, 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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Not Available, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Crickets, Mites, Snails
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
PHALARIS
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Common Name
Phalaris
Water Poppy
In Hindi
Phalaris
जल पोस्ता
In German
Phalaris
Wasser Poppy
In French
Phalaris
eau Poppy
In Spanish
Phalans
amapola agua
In Greek
Phalans
νερό παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Phalans
água Poppy
In Polish
Phalans
Woda Poppy
In Latin
Phalaris
Aqua Poppy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Poaceae
Alismataceae
Genus
Phalaris
Hydrocleys
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Poeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Phalaridinae
Not Available
Properties of Phalaris and Water Poppy
Wondering what are the properties of Phalaris and Water Poppy? We provide you with everything About Phalaris and Water Poppy. Phalaris doesn't have thorns and Water Poppy doesn't have thorns. Also Phalaris does not have fragrant flowers. Phalaris has allergic reactions like Not Available and Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Phalaris and Water Poppy and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Phalaris and Water Poppy
Season and care of Phalaris and Water Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Phalaris and Water Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Phalaris season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Phalaris is Loam and for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Phalaris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Water Poppy is Neutral.
Phalaris and Water Poppy Physical Information
Phalaris and Water Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Phalaris height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Phalaris and Water Poppy are as follows:
Phalaris flower color: Yellow
Phalaris leaf color: Dark Green
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Care of Phalaris and Water Poppy
Care of Phalaris and Water Poppy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Phalaris pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Phalaris 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.