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
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
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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