About Water Poppy and Zizka
Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Africa, Middle Africa, Southern Africa, Madagascar
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds
Grassland, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
11-8
12 - 8
Sunset Zone
21,22
H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Spreading
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Burgundy, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Light Pink, Tan, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Purple, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, Corms or bulbs, Offsets
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less 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
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
No need to prune, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Disease free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Bog Garden, Ground Cover
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Bedding Plant, Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
HYDROCLEYS nymphoides
MELINIS nerviglumis
Common Name
Water Poppy
Ruby Grass, Zizka
In German
Wasser Poppy
Zizka
In French
eau Poppy
Zizka
In Spanish
amapola agua
Zizka
In Greek
νερό παπαρούνας
Zizka
In Portuguese
água Poppy
Zizka
In Polish
Woda Poppy
Zizka
In Latin
Aqua Poppy
Žižka
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Alismataceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Paniceae
Subfamily
Not Available
Panicoideae
Properties of Water Poppy and Zizka
Wondering what are the properties of Water Poppy and Zizka? We provide you with everything About Water Poppy and Zizka. Water Poppy doesn't have thorns and Zizka doesn't have thorns. Also Water Poppy does not have fragrant flowers. Water Poppy has allergic reactions like Not Available and Zizka 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 Zizka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Water Poppy and Zizka
Season and care of Water Poppy and Zizka is important to know. While considering everything about Water Poppy and Zizka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Poppy season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Zizka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Water Poppy is Loam, Sand and for Zizka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Water Poppy is Neutral and for Zizka is Acidic, Neutral.
Water Poppy and Zizka Physical Information
Water Poppy and Zizka physical information is very important for comparison. Water Poppy height is 15.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Zizka height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Water Poppy and Zizka are as follows:
Water Poppy flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
Water Poppy leaf color: Green
Zizka flower color: Burgundy, Pink and Rose
- Zizka leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Water Poppy and Zizka
Care of Water Poppy and Zizka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Poppy pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Zizka pruning is done No need to prune, 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 Zizka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.