Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Aquatics
Flowering Plants
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, Western Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-6
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Deep Pink, Pale Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
waterlogging
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
In Water
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Birds, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Flowers, Rose Hip
Other Uses
Not Available
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Rosa canina
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Dog Rose
In Hindi
watermilfoil
एक प्रकार का जंगली गुलाब
In German
watermilfoil
Heckenrose
In French
myriophylle
Dog Rose
In Spanish
watermilfoil
Perro se levantó
In Greek
watermilfoil
Dog Rose
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
Dog Rose
In Polish
watermilfoil
Dzika róża
In Latin
watermilfoil
cynorrhodon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Rosales
Family
Haloragaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Dog Rose
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Dog Rose is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Dog Rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dog Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Dog Rose is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Dog Rose is Alkaline.
Watermilfoil and Dog Rose Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Dog Rose physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Dog Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Dog Rose are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Dog Rose flower color: Deep Pink, Pale Pink and White
- Dog Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Watermilfoil and Dog Rose
Care of Watermilfoil and Dog Rose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dog Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dog Rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.