About Water Poppy and Watermilfoil
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Australia, New Zealand
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
Habit
Spreading
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Red, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Yellow Brown
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
Pinnate
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
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
waterlogging
Where to Plant?
In Water
In Water
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Plant grows in water
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
waterlogging
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Not Available
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
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Common Name
Water Poppy
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
In Hindi
जल पोस्ता
watermilfoil
In German
Wasser Poppy
watermilfoil
In French
eau Poppy
myriophylle
In Spanish
amapola agua
watermilfoil
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
watermilfoil
In Portuguese
água Poppy
watermilfoil
In Polish
Woda Poppy
watermilfoil
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
watermilfoil
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Alismatales
Saxifragales
Family
Alismataceae
Haloragaceae
Genus
Hydrocleys
Myriophyllum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Watermilfoil. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Watermilfoil 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 Watermilfoil and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil
Season and care of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Watermilfoil Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Watermilfoil Physical Information
Water Poppy and Watermilfoil physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
- Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil
Care of Water Poppy and Watermilfoil include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, 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 Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.