Nymphaea, Tropical Water Lily, Waterlily 'Woods Blue Goddess'

Nymphaea

Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
Synonym
Spacing
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Blue-Violet
Lavender
Height
Ponds and Aquatics
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Sun Exposure
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Bloom Time
Bloom Color
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Propagation Methods
Smooth
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Seed Collecting
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Colors
Growing Habit
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
Disease Resistance
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Plant Size (check one)
Growing Habit
Growth Rate
Leaf Shape
Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
Leaf Color
Color of Leaf Margin
Leaf Substance
Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
Days to Maturity
Awards (if applicable)
Bloom Shape
Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
Flower Shape
Flower Habit
Bloom Size
Color Pattern
Bloom Shape
Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Miami, Florida

Saint Louis, Missouri

Spring Branch, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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(Zone 9b) | July 2005 | positive

Acquired this plant this year and is growing away in my pond very happily producing as much as 6 - 7 blooms at a time. This is the only t...Read More

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Alachua, FL (Zone 9a) | July 2003 | positive

Very large Wisteria-blue flower with dark purple stamens. It remains open until late afternoon & will continue blooming through early fro...Read More

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