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Nymphaea odorata

Water Lily

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Nymphaea odorata (Water Lily)

This hardy water plant has fragrant flowers with yellow centers that are only open during daylight hours. The round leaves are emerald green and float at water level. A number of waterfowl and mammals eat various parts of the plant while the leaves are good cover for fish. This plant can spread aggressively if not maintained.

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Height
1 Inches

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Spread
6-9 Feet
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Bloom/Seasonal Color
White


USDA Hardiness Zone 4-9

Good Companions
Pickerel Plant (Pontederia cordata), Lizard's Tail (Saururus cernuus), Southern Blue Flag (Iris virginica var. shrevei), Wild Canna (Thalia dealbata)

Characteristics & Attributes

Hydrologic Designation

• OBL

Season of Interest

• Mid (May-June)
• Late (July-frost)

Soil Moisture

• High

Special Uses

• Bog

Sun Exposure

• Full Sun
• Medium Sun/Average Shade

USFS MO Ecological Map

• Central Dissected Till Plain
• Osage Plains
• Mississippi Aluvial Basin
• Ozark Highlands

Wildlife Benefit

• Cover