Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Not available
Turtlehead, Leadwort, Aster
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
bottomlands, Thickets, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Brown, Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Non Flowering Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Gold, Tan, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Divison, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
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
Clay, 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
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize every year
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Found
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
CHASMANTHIUM latifolium
Common Name
Water Poppy
Indian Woodoats, Northern Sea Oats
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
Northern Sea Oats
In German
Wasser Poppy
Northern Seehafer
In French
eau Poppy
Northern Sea Oats
In Spanish
amapola agua
Avena del mar del Norte
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Βόρεια Θάλασσα Βρώμη
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Northern Sea Oats
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Północna część Morza Owies
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Avene mari septentrionali
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Cyperales
Family
Alismataceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Chasmanthieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Northern Sea Oats doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Northern Sea Oats 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 Northern Sea Oats and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats
Season and care of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Northern Sea Oats season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Northern Sea Oats is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Northern Sea Oats is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats Physical Information
Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Northern Sea Oats height is 60.00 cm and width 50.80 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Northern Sea Oats flower color: Brown and Green
- Northern Sea Oats leaf color: Light Green
Care of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats
Care of Water Poppy and Northern Sea Oats include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Northern Sea Oats pruning is done No pruning needed, 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 Northern Sea Oats needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.