Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily, Waterlily 'August Koch'

Nymphaea

Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
Synonym
Hardiness
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
Full Sun
Bloom Time
Other Details
Other details
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Seed Collecting
Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Plant is viviparous
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Aiea, Hawaii

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutrals
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Ithaca, NY (Zone 5b) | October 2004 | neutral

I ordered this tropical lily from an online supplier in spring 2001. It was absolutely breathtaking that year and survived overwintering...Read More

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Pittsburgh, PA (Zone 6a) | July 2003 | neutral

Nice free flowering tropical water lily. Blooms start out much prettier then fade in color after first day. Very lightly scented. Would o...Read More

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