Waterlily (Nymphaea)
Family: Nymphaeaceae
There are many waterlily species worldwide, including both tropical and temperate species. Waterlilies have been bred extensively, and now there are many cultivars for cold or warm climates. Even in cold areas, tropical waterlilies may be grown outdoors through the summer, and their roots may be overwintered indoors. Waterlily flowers are beautiful, and many are intensely fragrant.
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Tags:
aquatic, ornamental, perennial, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized perennial for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 11. Grows best in full sun with high moisture.
Size: Reaches 4" to 1' (10 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 2' to 12' (60 cm to 3.7 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall or year-round in zone .
Propagation methods: division, seeds, plantlets.
Size: Reaches 4" to 1' (10 cm to 30 cm) tall with a spread of 2' to 12' (60 cm to 3.7 m).
Flowering: Blooms from early summer through early fall or year-round in zone .
Propagation methods: division, seeds, plantlets.