Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Carolina jasmine,gelsemium
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-15
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, H2, 16, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Leaf rust, Red blotch, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Cold climate
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anti-oxidant, Antispasmodic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bulbs, Stem
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Decoration Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
CESTRUM 'Orange Peel'
Common Name
Water Poppy
Jessamine
In German
Wasser Poppy
Carolina-Jasmin
In French
eau Poppy
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Spanish
amapola agua
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Gelsemium sempervirens
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Gelsemium sempervirens
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Solanales
Family
Alismataceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Jessamine
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Jessamine? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Jessamine. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Jessamine doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Jessamine 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 Jessamine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Jessamine
Season and care of Water Poppy and Jessamine is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Jessamine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Jessamine season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Jessamine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Jessamine is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Jessamine Physical Information
Water Poppy and Jessamine physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Jessamine height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Jessamine are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Jessamine flower color: Orange and Gold
- Jessamine leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Poppy and Jessamine
Care of Water Poppy and Jessamine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Jessamine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jessamine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.