Hardy Nymphaeas
Nymphaea (Water Lily) is a genus of about 50 species of herbaceous aquatic perennials that are grown worldwide for their incredibly pretty flowers. Winter-hardy water lilies are usually day-flowering and have flowers that float on the water. Tropical water lilies can be either day-flowering or night-flowering and generally hold their flowers well above the water.
Medium to Large Hardy Water Lilies are ideally suited to growing in large or medium-sized garden ponds in a sheltered, sunny site. Aside from rewarding you with many blossoms throughout the summer, their floating leaves provide shade, eliminating the light needed by algae.
They also provide a hiding place for fish and other water creatures. Blooming from early summer to early fall, they grow mainly in 12-36 in. of water (30-90 cm). They do best in quiet water, so keep them away from fountains and waterfalls.
| Hardiness |
3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
| Genus | Nymphaea |
| Landscaping Ideas | Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
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| Hardiness |
3 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Aquatic Plants |
| Genus | Nymphaea |
| Landscaping Ideas | Ponds And Streams, Water Gardens |
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