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Fragrant Waterlily, Sweet Water Lily, Alligator Bonnet

Nymphaeaodorata var. gigantea

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Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
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Synonym
Nymphaea odorata
Height

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Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness

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Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Bloom Time

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Foliage
White/Near White
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Textured
Veined
Seed Collecting
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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