Hydrocleys nymphoides: Flower Description
short-lived, light yellow flowers with a red and brown center, borne in abundance; flowers stand above the water
Plant Profile: Hydrocleys nymphoides
Taxonomy: Hydrocleys nymphoidesNames
Water Poppy
Phonetic Spelling:HY-droh-klees nym-FOY-deez
Genus:Hydrocleys
Species:nymphoides
Family:Alismataceae
This species can thrive in water depths ranging from 12 to 15 inches, although it favors shallower environments of about 6 inches. It thrives best in nutrient-rich topsoil. For wintering, it is advisable to keep it indoors in a shallow container, ensuring that the soil remains moist and receives adequate light.
Hydrocleys nymphoides Feature Summary
Hydrocleys nymphoides Image Gallery
Tags
#water garden
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Hydrocleys nymphoides Feature Summary
Flowers
short-lived, light yellow flowers with a red and brown center, borne in abundance; flowers stand above the water
Gold/Yellow
Brown/Copper
4-5 petals/rays
Radial
1-3 inches
Leaves
Thick, shiny, dark green, heart-shaped leaves; 2-4 in. wide leaves on long, trailing stems
Broadleaf Evergreen
Green
1-3 inches
Glossy
1-3 inches
Whole Plant Traits
Water Plant
Broadleaf Evergreen
Stem
Green
Landscape
Water Garden
Naturalized Area
Hydrocleys nymphoides Image Gallery
Hydrocleys nymphoides Flowers
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Flower Color
Brown/Copper
Gold/Yellow
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Flower Petals
2-3 rays/petals
4-5 petals/rays
6 petals/rays
7 - 20 petals/rays
asymmetrical petals
Bracts
Colored Sepals
fused petals
more than 20 petals/rays
Tepals
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Flower Shape
Bell
Cross
Crown
Cup
Dome
Funnel
Irregular
Lipped
Radial
Saucer
Star
Trumpet
Tubular
Urn
Wheel
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Flower Size
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
< 1 inch
> 6 inches
Hydrocleys nymphoides Leaves
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Leaf Description
Thick, shiny, dark green, heart-shaped leaves; 2-4 in. wide leaves on long, trailing stems
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Leaf Color
Green
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Leaf Length
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Leaf Feel
Fleshy
Glossy
Leathery
Papery
Prickly
Rough
Rubbery
Slippery
Smooth
Soft
Velvety
Waxy
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Leaf Width
< 1 inch
1-3 inches
3-6 inches
> 6 inches
Hydrocleys nymphoides Whole Plant Traits
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
Broadleaf Evergreen
Deciduous
Needled Evergreen
Semi-evergreen
Hydrocleys nymphoides Stem
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Stem Color
Green
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Hydrocleys nymphoides Landscape
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Landscape Theme
Asian Garden
Butterfly Garden
Children's Garden
Cottage Garden
Cutting Garden
Drought Tolerant Garden
Edible Garden
English Garden
Fairy Garden
Garden for the Blind
Native Garden
Nighttime Garden
Pollinator Garden
Rain Garden
Rock Garden
Shade Garden
Water Garden
Winter Garden
Hydrocleys nymphoides: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
