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Banana Lily

Nymphoidesaquatica

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Genus

Nymphoides (nym-FOY-deez)

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Species

aquatica (a-KWA-tee-kuh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Good Fall Color

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness

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)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

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Coral Springs, FL (Zone 10b) | June 2010 | positive

Really cute water plant. One small leaf will flower so it is great for small ponds. Do not release this or any other pond plant into pu...Read Moreblic waterways. It is invasive!

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