Waterpoppy
Hydrocleys nymphoides
- Native to:
- Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Guatemala, Guyana, Netherlands Antilles, Panamá, Paraguay, Puerto Rico, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago
Fan Wen
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Alismataceae
- Genus:
- Hydrocleys
- Species:
- Hydrocleys nymphoides
- USDA Symbol:
- HYNY
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 20 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Commonly found in shallow water bodies