Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not available
not available
Habitat
Lakes, Ponds, stream banks
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Dark Red, Ivory
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green, Pink
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Spreading mass
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
waterlogging
Not Available
Where to Plant?
In Water
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Plant grows in water
Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
iron-rich fertilizer
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Sap-Sucking Insects, Stem rot
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
waterlogging
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Water gardening
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Not Available
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Container, Groundcover, Tropical, Water Gardens
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
MYRIOPHYLLUM propinquum
QUERCUS alba
Common Name
Parrot's Feather, Watermilfoil
White Oak
In Hindi
watermilfoil
सफेद ओक
In German
watermilfoil
weiße Eiche
In French
myriophylle
chêne blanc
In Spanish
watermilfoil
roble blanco
In Greek
watermilfoil
White Oak
In Portuguese
watermilfoil
Carvalho branco
In Polish
watermilfoil
biały dąb
In Latin
watermilfoil
Quercus alba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Fagales
Family
Haloragaceae
Fagaceae
Genus
Myriophyllum
Quercus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Watermilfoil and White Oak
Season and care of Watermilfoil and White Oak is important to know. While considering everything about Watermilfoil and White Oak Care, growing season is an essential factor. Watermilfoil season is Spring, Summer and Fall and White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Watermilfoil is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Oak is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Watermilfoil is Acidic, Neutral and for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral.
Watermilfoil and White Oak Physical Information
Watermilfoil and White Oak physical information is very important for comparison. Watermilfoil height is 30.00 cm and width Not Available whereas White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Watermilfoil and White Oak are as follows:
Watermilfoil flower color: Dark Red and Ivory
Watermilfoil leaf color: Green and Light Green
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
- White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Care of Watermilfoil and White Oak
Care of Watermilfoil and White Oak include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Watermilfoil pruning is done Prune regularly, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs. In summer Watermilfoil needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Oak needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.