Hydrocleys nymphoides
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- HY-droh-klees nym-FOY-deez
- Description
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Will survive in water up to 12-15 in. deep, but prefers shallow conditions (6 in.); prefers rich topsoil; overwinter indoors in shallow tub but keep moist and provide good light
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Hydrocleys
- Species:
- nymphoides
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Water Plant
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Brown/Copper
- Gold/Yellow
- Flower Shape:
- Radial
- Flower Petals:
- 4-5 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- short-lived, light yellow flowers with a red and brown center, borne in abundance; flowers stand above the water
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Leaves:
- Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Feel:
- Glossy
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Width:
- 1-3 inches
- Leaf Description:
- Thick, shiny, dark green, heart-shaped leaves; 2-4 in. wide leaves on long, trailing stems
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Naturalized Area
- Landscape Theme:
- Water Garden
- Hydrocleys nymphoides is often confused with:
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Nymphoides pelatum
- Plants that fill a similar niche:
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Nymphaea 'Rosy Morn'
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Canna
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Nymphaea 'Virginia'
