Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lamprocapnos spectabilis
Papaveraceae · flowers
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Bleeding Heart (Zones 3-9)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–9
| Feature | Bleeding Heart | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lamprocapnos spectabilis | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Papaveraceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | flowers | aquatic |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 3' | 6" |
| Spread | 2' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Spring | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Pink, White | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | East Asia | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Bleeding Heart
Water Lily
Bleeding Heart
Water Lily
Choose Bleeding Heart if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 3–9.
Choose Water Lily if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with aquatic water in zones 3–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 3–9. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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