Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
High elevation
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Bi-lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Never Over-water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
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
Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Root, Root bark
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Not Available
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
fleeceflower
In German
Wasser Poppy
fleeceflower
In French
eau Poppy
fleeceflower
In Spanish
amapola agua
Polygonum affine
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
fleeceflower
In Portuguese
água Poppy
fleeceflower
In Polish
Woda Poppy
fleeceflower
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
fleeceflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Liliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Order
Alismatales
Caryophyllales
Family
Alismataceae
Polygonaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Periscaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Unknown
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Fleeceflower. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Fleeceflower doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Fleeceflower 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 Water Poppy and Fleeceflower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower
Season and care of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Fleeceflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Fleeceflower Physical Information
Water Poppy and Fleeceflower physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Fleeceflower flower color: White
- Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Care of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower
Care of Water Poppy and Fleeceflower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Fleeceflower pruning is done 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 Fleeceflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.