Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Shrub
  
Origin
South America
  
Japan
  
Types
Not available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
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
Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
  
Acuminate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Medium
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
  
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Drought, Pollution
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Insects
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
No Medicinal Use
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
  
Not Available
  
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
  
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
  
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
  
Common Name
Water Poppy
  
Japanese Burberry
  
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
  
crimson pygmy
  
In German
Wasser Poppy
  
crimson pygmy
  
In French
eau Poppy
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Spanish
amapola agua
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Portuguese
água Poppy
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Polish
Woda Poppy
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
  
crimson pygmy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Liliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Alismatales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Alismataceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Hydrocleys
  
Berberis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Water Poppy and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and 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 Poppy 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.