Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Shrub
Origin
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China, Japan, Australia
Japan
Types
Not Available
not available
Habitat
Bog Garden, Cultivated Beds, Ponds
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
simple-pinnate or double-pinnate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Layering, Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Armyworm, Bacterial Blight, Damping off, Downy mildew
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Flies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Depurative, Febrifuge, Styptic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as a seasoning in soups, useful as a ground cover
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Water Gardens
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
OENANTHE javanica
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Java Water Dropwort, Water Celery, Water Parsley
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Water Celery
crimson pygmy
In German
Wasser Sellerie
crimson pygmy
In French
Céleri d'eau
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
El apio agua
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Σέλινο νερό
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Aipo água
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Seler Woda
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Aqua Apium
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Ranunculales
Family
Apiaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Oenantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Celery season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Celery is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Celery is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Water Celery height is 20.30 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Water Celery flower color: White
Water Celery leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Water Celery and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Celery pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Water Celery needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.