Nymphaea odorata
white water-lily
Nymphaeaceae
Plant Specifics
Form:
aquatic
Size:
Floating--leaves -- spread about 5 ft on water surface.
Life Span:
long-lived perennial
Flower Color:
white
Fruit Color:
Phenology:
Winter dormant. Blooms sprint to fall when wet and warm.
Noted For:
Showy Flowers
Landscaping
Recommended Uses:
Aquatic species with floating leaves and flowers. Spreads in appropriate water bodies.
Considerations:
Could overrun small ponds or water features.
Light:
Full Sun, Part Sun
Moisture Tolerance:
Aquatic ---- to ---- Stays wet
Salt Water Flooding Tolerance:
Unknown
Salt Spray/Salty Soil Tolerance:
Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray
Soil or Other Substrate:
Sand, Clay, Loam, Organic
Suitable to Grow In:
8A,8B,9A,9B,10A,10B
Ecology
Wildlife:
Pollinators
Flies, bees, and beetles have been recorded.
Native Habitats:
Aquatic. Marshes, swamps in openings, still water.
