Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Hybrid origin
Types
Not available
Ilex abscondita, Ilex aculeolata, Ilex affinis
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Salt
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-ripe cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
Other Uses
Not Available
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
ILEX x meserveae 'Blue Princess'
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Blue Princess Holly
In Hindi
watermilfoil
BluePrincess Holly Plant
In German
watermilfoil
BluePrincess Holly Pflanze
In French
myriophylle
BluePrincess houx Plante
In Spanish
watermilfoil
Planta del acebo BluePrincess
In Greek
watermilfoil
BluePrincess Holly Φυτών
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
BluePrincess Planta Holly
In Polish
watermilfoil
BluePrincess Holly roślin
In Latin
watermilfoil
Planta BluePrincess Holly
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Saxifragales
Aquifoliales
Family
Haloragaceae
Aquifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly
Wondering what are the properties of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly? We provide you with everything About Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly. Watermilfoil doesn't have thorns and Blue Princess Holly doesn't have thorns. Also Watermilfoil does not have fragrant flowers. Watermilfoil has allergic reactions like Not Available and Blue Princess Holly 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 Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Blue Princess Holly season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Princess Holly is Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Blue Princess Holly is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Princess Holly height is Not Available and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Blue Princess Holly flower color: White
- Blue Princess Holly leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly
Care of Watermilfoil and Blue Princess Holly include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Blue Princess Holly pruning is done No pruning needed, Prune in early spring, Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning. In summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Princess Holly needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.