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Non-native

Hardy Water Lily

Nymphaea  —  Family: Nymphaeaceae
Perennial USDA Zone 3-10

Classic aquatic plant providing floating leaves and stunning blooms. Provides shade for fish.

Height 0.1–0.2 ft
Spread 3–6 ft
Sun Full Sun
Water Aquatic

🌡️ Growing Conditions

Lifecycle
Perennial
Season
Warm season
Soil
Submerged pots

🎯 Uses

Bog Garden Water Garden

🦋 Wildlife Value

No specific wildlife value noted

🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones

3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b 6a 6b 7a 7b 8a 8b 9a 9b 10a 10b

Temp range: -40°F to 40°F

📍 Native Range

Origin: Non-native species
This plant is not native to any US state.

Also grows in (not native):

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY

📅 Planting Calendar

🔄 Transplant
Plant Spring
April – June

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