Nymphaea Species, American White Waterlily, Fragrant White Water Lily
Nymphaeaodorata

Family: Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
Species: odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)

Height

Spacing
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Sun Exposure
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)
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)

Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Bloom Time

Foliage
White/Near White

Other details
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall

Propagation Methods
Herbaceous
Smooth

Seed Collecting

Soil pH requirements
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Patent Information

Foliage Color

Bloom Characteristics

Water Requirements

Where to Grow