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Genus: Hydrocleys

Species: nymphoides

Common Name: Water Poppy

Family: Butomaceae

Order: Alismatales

Native: Tropical South America

Habit: Herbaceous Perennial

Height: 0.1 to 0.2 foot

Width: 0.1 to 0.2 foot

Flowering Season: Spring to Summer

Flower Color: Yellow

Propagation: Seed or division

Zone: 10-11

Note: This plant is suitable for water gardens. Prefers part shady, wet, loamy soil.