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Tropical Day-Blooming Water Lily, Waterlily 'Islamorada'

Nymphaea

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Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)

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Height

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Spacing

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Hardiness

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

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

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Foliage

Medium Purple

Cream/Tan

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Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Propagation Methods

Herbaceous

Seed Collecting

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Soil pH requirements

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

Plant is viviparous

Patent Information

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Foliage Color

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Bloom Characteristics

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Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Regional

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

San Jose, California

Miami, Florida

Ormond Beach, Florida

Aiea, Hawaii

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

The purple petals on the waterlily are flecked with cream color spots. This water lily is highly viviparous.

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