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.
The below hardy water lilies are profuse bloomers that work well in small, medium, or large ponds. To promote more blooms, make sure you follow these rules:
Blooming from early summer to early fall, these hardy water lilies 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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