Changeable Hardy Water Lily, Waterlily 'Chrysantha'

Nymphaeaodorata

Family
Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)
Species
odorata (oh-dor-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Hardiness
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Sun Exposure
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Foliage
Pale Pink
Rose/Mauve
Magenta (pink-purple)
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)
Patent Information
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Where to Grow
Regional

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

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Grand Junction, Colorado

Frederick, Maryland

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Frederick, MD (Zone 6b) | September 2010 | positive

Adorable. I've gotten a lot of feedback about this one on patio gardens. Technically, it's an heirloom now, too, as it was bred in 1905...Read More

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

A small changeable waterlily that opens a bronze color & slowly fades to yellow. Great beginner waterlily. Requires full sun. A perfect c...Read More

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