Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
South America
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Cultivated Beds, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Small oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do Not over Water, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Rich
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Headache, Hyperacidity, Liver disease, Nausea, Skin irritation, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Weather protection
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Digestive disorders, Psoriasis, Reduces toothache, Vitiligo
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
AMMI majus
Common Name
Water Poppy
Bishop's Weed, Bullwort
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
बिशप निराना
In German
Wasser Poppy
Bischofs Unkraut
In French
eau Poppy
la mauvaise herbe de l'évêque
In Spanish
amapola agua
biznaga
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
ζιζανίων επισκόπου
In Portuguese
água Poppy
erva daninha do Bispo
In Polish
Woda Poppy
chwastów biskupa
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Episcopi viriditas
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Apiales
Family
Alismataceae
Apiaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Trachyspermum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed
Season and care of Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bishop's Weed season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Bishop's Weed is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Bishop's Weed is Neutral.
Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed Physical Information
Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Bishop's Weed height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Bishop's Weed flower color: White
- Bishop's Weed leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed
Care of Water Poppy and Bishop's Weed include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Bishop's Weed pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bishop's Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.