Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
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 dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Wasser Poppy
Hybrid Phlox
In French
eau Poppy
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
amapola agua
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Ericales
Family
Alismataceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Hybrid Phlox doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Hybrid Phlox season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Water Poppy and Hybrid Phlox include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.