Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States
Types
Not available
shadbush, wild plum
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Swamps, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Red, Violet, Plum
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Yellow, Red, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
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
No need to prune, Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Bacterial leaf spot, Beetles, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Heat And Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Deers, Hoverflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for animals, Food for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal disorders, Menstrual Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
AMELANCHIER arborea
Common Name
Water Poppy
Common Serviceberry, Downy Serviceberry, Juneberry, Shadbush
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Juneberry
In German
Wasser Poppy
Felsenbirnen
In French
eau Poppy
Amélanchier
In Spanish
amapola agua
Amelanchier
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Juneberry
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Amelanchier
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Świdośliwa
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Amelanchier
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Rosales
Family
Alismataceae
Rosaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Amelanchier
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Malvoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Juneberry
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Juneberry? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Juneberry. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Juneberry doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Juneberry 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 Juneberry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Juneberry
Season and care of Water Poppy and Juneberry is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Juneberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Juneberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Juneberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Juneberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Water Poppy and Juneberry Physical Information
Water Poppy and Juneberry physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Juneberry height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Juneberry are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Juneberry flower color: White
- Juneberry leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Poppy and Juneberry
Care of Water Poppy and Juneberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Juneberry pruning is done No need to prune and Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Water Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Juneberry needs Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Less Watering.