Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Nepal, Southern Asia, Southern Europe
Types
Not available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Cold Regions, Hills, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
21,22
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
waterlogging
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Budding, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
fertilize in spring, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Anthracnose, Armillaria mellea, Blight, Caterpillars, Crown gall, Crown rot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Drought, Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Beetles, Caterpillar, Small mammals
Allergy
Not Available
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, hallucinations, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Anemia, anti-cancer, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Diarrhea, Healing, Stomach spasms, Thoat infection
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Not Available
Making deodorants, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as a laxative, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for making soaps, Used in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
Myristica fragrans
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
Nutmeg
In Hindi
watermilfoil
जायफल
In German
watermilfoil
Muskatnuss
In French
myriophylle
noix de muscade
In Spanish
watermilfoil
nuez moscada
In Greek
watermilfoil
μοσχοκάρυδο
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
noz-moscada
In Polish
watermilfoil
gałka muszkatołowa
In Latin
watermilfoil
nutmeg
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Magnoliales
Family
Haloragaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Myristica
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Myrteae
Subfamily
Not Available
Myrtoideae
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and Nutmeg
Season and care of Watermilfoil and Nutmeg is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and Nutmeg Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Nutmeg season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Nutmeg is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for Nutmeg is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermilfoil and Nutmeg Physical Information
Watermilfoil and Nutmeg physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Nutmeg height is 1,000.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and Nutmeg are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
Nutmeg flower color: Not Available
- Nutmeg leaf color: Green and Copper
Care of Watermilfoil and Nutmeg
Care of Watermilfoil and Nutmeg include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nutmeg pruning is done In Early Autumn, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nutmeg needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.