25999 N. Lake Rd.
Waller, Texas 77484 (United States)
936-931-9880
936-372-9804

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On Jun 15, 2021, lezro (4 reviews) from Grand Junction, CO (Zone 6b)

I have ordered from TWL many times in the past and was always pleased with their water lilies. However the company has changed hands and no longer knows how to ship water plants. My order arrived in only 2 days, but neither water plant was sent dampened nor with any water. Both were dried out and crumbling to dust. The owner has not responded to my concerns at all. I am very sad to lose a previously good source for pond plants, but TWL is no longer an acceptable source.

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On Jun 2, 2021, Fallbrookguy (19 reviews) from Fallbrook, CA

I've purchased from this company several times over the years and was always happy with my purchases.......until now. I just received my latest order and can not believe how tiny the plants were. The waterlilies they sent me are in no way suitable to be planted out and will have to be grown on for months until they are large enough to be introduced into my pond. Very, very disappointed!

Negative
On May 5, 2020, gingram (1 reviews) from Ruston, LA

Something has happened to this business, and it's not good. I ordered from it for years and got big healthy plants in early April that bloomed from May to October. For the past three years, I have gotten plants that have few roots, are much smaller (but same price as previously), and that sometimes do not bloom at all. The lilies that arrived last week at my place in North Louisiana are ridiculous. Service is good: lilies arrive as promised and are packaged properly. The product is just third-rate. A waste. I complained, to no purpose.

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On Mar 30, 2017, piepiper (1 reviews) from Magnolia, TX

We bought 2 tropical water lilies from them last year. Both rhizomes were the size of a walnut at best. We were shocked that we paid that kind of money for rhizomes that small. (total cost about $50+) We figured if we babied them the entire summer we could make something of them. Neither of them grew or survived. Very disappointed.

Negative
On Feb 25, 2017, Tropicman (9 reviews) from Bushland, TX (Zone 6a)

I have purchased many times from TWL,and on the mostly part have been very satisfied with there products,But I must be fair,about what I just received in today's mail from them ,the lotus tubers were very small,and the hardy water lilies were tiny,I don't know how they every separated them from there mommy.My order was not a huge order,6 plants for $160,00,nut the box they came in was light,You'd thought the box was empty,seriously I have better buys from e-bay,so what I'm saying is you might what to reconsider buying from them,because there is definitely alternative sources with much better products in the market.

Positive
On May 28, 2014, broozer (2 reviews) from St. Robert, MO

I found TWL while surfing the web for waterlilies about six years ago. They have excellent prices and better still fantastic plants. I've ordered from them ever since my first order. Fast deliveries and good customer service. What more could you want.

Positive
On Jul 12, 2013, Woundgal (1 reviews) from Green Valley, MD

I ordered 2 night bloomers from this company, since our winter went way to long I had requested that the plants be sent later, well they sent them too early and they did not do well. The company is awesome they reshipped, no questions asked. The lilies came with healthy root system, large leaves and healthy early buds and no algae, they are currently prolific bloomers in my pond. I love this company. You can't beat the prices and it is a small company and their customer service rocks

Positive
On May 27, 2013, ponderwoman (1 reviews) from Lancaster, TX

I ordered 3 hardy water lilies on a Saturday night a couple of weeks ago and they arrived Tuesday! They were a very good price (not quite half of what some other companies are charging); had big rootstocks with full-sized leaves; arrived in great condition; AND best of all, there was no string algae or other nasties (I now have duckweed and azola courtesy of William Tricker!!!). The Colorado bloomed the next day. I also ordered Texas Dawn and Mayla; they haven't yet bloomed, but they are leafing out like crazy. I wish every online purchase went this smoothly and resulted in this much satisfaction! I am going to place another order with them tomorrow!

Positive
On Apr 25, 2012, jjk1950 (1 reviews) from SHENANDOAH JUNCTION, WV

Bought 3 lotus tubers from them in the end of March and the beginning of April, very happy with the quality. However one does not grow, growing tips just turned mushy, no roots, nothing. The Texaswaterliilies are sending a replacement. I am quite happy with these people, appreciate all their help in a timely manner. Will recommend them to anyone. I am in zone 5-6.

Positive
On Apr 8, 2012, jacobsjd (4 reviews) from Orlando, FL

Ordered an Emerald Daybreak lotus from TWL a month or so ago. I had a lotus a few years ago from another company, which did not live, but not due to there be anything wrong with the root, but rather my not locating it correctly. That said, the one from TWL was far larger and impressive. It is already making great growth in its new home. And, I've just realized they have a lot of other really cool plants....

Positive
On Apr 5, 2012, StacyP9 (11 reviews) from somewherein, IL (Zone 5b)

They seem to ship wherever, whenever even if you zone is still too cold for tropicals. Makes sense since some people have greenhouses. Just be aware in case you live in the great white north, otherwise you will be scrambling to figure out what to do with these gorgeous plants. Plants received were in good shape, received in a timely manner. One was extra large with multiple blooms. Every thing healthy and doing fine. I will order from them again.

Positive
On Mar 30, 2012, HITme (1 reviews) from Katy, TX

Thank you Texas Water Lillies! I ordered three lillies on Tuesday, and my package arrived on Thursday. All the lillies were healthy and they look great. In addition, they suprised me by adding a fourth lilly plant to my order marked "Tina - free". And Tina was one of the lillies on my list that I marked down for future buy (how did TWL know that...wow! I'm delighted with Texas Water Lillies! Thank you again!

Positive
On Mar 14, 2012, pollyk (83 reviews) from Hannibal, NY (Zone 6a)

Ordered and received 3 lotus in a timely fashion. Tubers were nice size, and plump and healthy. Very happy with my purchase.

Positive
On Apr 14, 2011, dahos77 (1 reviews) from Aiea, HI (Zone 11)

Overall they are very good. I have ordered from them 3 times for a total of about 20 plants and they came in a timely fashion and were packaged well. Shipping cost is reasonable, especially given that most places charge an arm and a leg to Hawaii. There was a mistake in the order (a plant was missing, and one was the wrong plant) and corrections were promptly made. They have excellent customer service and do their absolute best to ensure that you are happy. Will purchase from them again. Hope that they will add more water lily varieties.

Positive
On Mar 20, 2011, reefhugger (2 reviews) from Webster, FL (Zone 9a)

Top ratings for this company are well deserved. I ordered water lilies, and received beautiful, healthy plants, well packaged and shipped to arrive quickly. The price to quality ratio is tops. I will order again from this company.

Positive
On Feb 19, 2011, Oberon46 (6 reviews) from (Mary) Anchorage, AK (Zone 4b)

I have been buying from this out fit for about three years. They are absolutely great! I get wonderful lilies, and the water plants are in big bunches and very healthy. Prices are wonderful and the shipping is way wonderful. I live where vendors by mail use postage as another profit center, so when a vendor treats his customers as individuals and with honesty, I am a dedicated customer.

Positive
On Aug 29, 2010, marygirl (1 reviews)

I received my water lily, Pamela, and "she" is everything I hoped she would be and more. I just got her in the last several days and planted her per your instructions. I already have two new pads emerging and a flower is trying to open. I think it will open up by tomorrow and the blue color is just stunning. I was also very impressed how the water lily was shipped!! I will definitely do business with you again and thanks so much.

Positive
On Jun 9, 2010, glenncarol (1 reviews) from Foster,
United States

We received an order from you this morning and had to let you know how pleased we were with the condition and overall quality of your product. Having been in the nursery business for many years until health issues forced us to step back, we can appreciate when someone is doing a really good job. We look forward to doing more business with you and will be happy to pass your name along. glenncarol

Positive
On Jun 5, 2010, mothermole (2 reviews) from Deer Park, IL (Zone 5b)

I have placed an order every year for the past 3 years and each time the plants were delivered on time (lotus early the rest later for my zone) and healthy with many, MANY growing tips. One year my new puppy kept eating my lotus tubers and ruined them all and I casually mentioned it to Dusty wanting to know why my puppy was so attracted to risk getting hurt by climbing in this fenced in area and Dusty surprised me and sent me some free lotus tubers out of the blue, unexpectedly to replace the tubers my puppy devoured. What a nice surprise. "They had me as a lifetime customer after that . . ." Great plants for very competitive prices and great people to work with!

Positive
On May 25, 2010, ardesia (13 reviews) from Jacksonville, FL (Zone 9a)

Once again I have had a very positive experience with Dusty and Jessie at TX Water Lilies. They are the nicest people to deal with and their plants are always tops. When I was unhappy with one plant my money was promptly refunded, no questions asked. This is the kind of business I like supporting and I will buy plants from them again.

Positive
On Jun 11, 2008, jomoncon (8 reviews) from New Orleans, LA (Zone 9a)

After a long telephone conversation about selecting the right water lily for a small, hot Louisiana pond, I placed an order online. That was a Monday morning. Wednesday I received my water lily. It even had a bloom on it!! How's that for fast service.

Positive
On May 16, 2008, susandonb1141 (3 reviews) from Triad(for a few more months), NC (Zone 7a)

After a slow start, TWC sent me two beautiful healthy water lily pants. One of these was a freebie for the slowness in processing my original order. Though my first email to them was overly harsh, for this I apologize, they were still gracious and compensated me with the free plant. Thank you TWC will order again. Susan Berry susandonb1141

Positive
On Apr 1, 2008, n2birds (23 reviews) from Lakeland / Memphis, TN (Zone 7a)

I ordered from TWL through a special in the classifieds, here on DG. Most everything I ordered was tropical, so they were gracious to hold my order until time was safe. I received my lilies and lotus in excellent condition. All were wet and huge specimens. Within 2 days, 2 of the water lilies bloomed and another had 3 buds on it. I'd like to say that you can't find better prices for what you get from these people. I look forward to buying from them again and again.

Positive
On Mar 17, 2008, no_regrets (7 reviews) from San Diego, CA

I ordered some hardy water lilies and various marginals last summer. texaswaterlilies.com had good ratings and seemed to have some of the most reasonable prices around. Even though the website wasn't the most comprehensive, there was enough information to do some research on the plants, and I placed my order. I had never ordered water plants online before, so had no idea to expect, and to be honest was a little shocked when I got gallon-size baggies of... something. But, I had been warned that water plants don't look like much when they're out of water, so off I went to plant away. Within a month or two, I had water lily blooms up the wahoo and the marginals were taking over. Everything has overwintered just fine and is starting to take off again here in San Diego. I would definitely order from here again -- if I find some more space in my pond :-)

Positive
On Sep 11, 2007, BillyWhiteShoes (1 reviews) from Elizabeth, CO

We ordered 7 different water lilies, plus irisies & cattails. All specimens arrived in great condition, well sealed bags, and in 3 days after order was shipped. Rhizomes all had stems/leaves, and some lilies had flowers. We planted the lilies in 3 1/2 to 4 feet of 65-70 degree water in Colorado, and had pads on the surface within 3 days. We are extremely pleased and would not hesitate to order from them again. Superior value to all competitors on the net.

Positive
On Jul 3, 2007, moretz (5 reviews) from hickory, NC (Zone 7a)

i was amazed at the size of the plants when they arrived and they even had blooms!!!!!!!and the price, i was very pleased with them and delivery was fast, i give them a A+++ would recommend them,

Positive
On Jul 1, 2007, WUVIE (21 reviews) from Hulbert, OK (Zone 7a)

Placed an order one day and received it just a few days later. Very prompt shipping. :-)

Positive
On Jun 27, 2007, Bonheur (4 reviews) from Bonifay, FL

This is a really great company! I placed my order on Friday, it was shipped on Monday, & I received it today (Wednesday). The plants are HUGE and very healthy. The water lilies are filled with flower buds. The taro are very well developed. The prices were great! And the customer service is awesome. There is no way this transaction could have been any better. I will definitely be ordering from Texas Water Lilies again!

Positive
On Jun 9, 2007, bonbonnie (2 reviews) from Laguna Beach, CA

Great stock and well packed, with extras. Actually they delivered late and the order had to stay in a shipping warehouse over the week-end. It still was packed well enough that it survived the whole week in transit without a loss.

Positive
On May 27, 2007, funable (1 reviews) from Chester, VA

Realy a great company! Good web site and the prices are good. The service is excelent and the plants exceeded my dreams. I will order from them again. I think you would be pleased with them also.

Positive
On May 20, 2007, sooks (1 reviews) from Orange, CA

Plants arrived today and were wonderful! I am pleasantly pleased. Would definately buy from them again and refer more people.

Positive
On May 11, 2007, nelligan (1 reviews) from Birmingham, AL

I recieved fantastic service! My mother got her "Mother's Day gift" Thursday after I ordered the plants Monday afternoon. The turn around time on my order was extremely fast! She was quite pleased with the plants. She loved that the Tina Lily had several buds on it. She told me the quality and quantity of the plants were exceptional! She received a few extra plants of the lillies I ordered and an additional plant of the Burgandy Princess as a bonus. I will be buying from you again and referring you to others! Thanks again!

Positive
On May 10, 2007, joeyb5980 (4 reviews) from Cottageville, WV

Received my order quickly and accurately. The owners were friendly and responsive to e-mails. I was very pleased with the size of the plants, and they looked very clean and healthy, and were packed well. I have ordered and received many lilies from various sources, and am very well pleased with Texas Waterlilies. And the prices are awesome. Thanks guys!

Positive
On Apr 4, 2007, richard1 (1 reviews) from Ashland, VA

Texas Water Lilies was a thoughtful partner and a tremendous help when I needed information and lilies for our high school's water garden. The lilies were a good size and healthy; they even had branching, some with up to two feet of growth already started. One water lily named Lemon Mist had a solf yellow bud which was so beautiful my students were ready to plant immediately. Thank you very much does not begin to cover the generosity and expertise we were offered.

Positive
On Mar 31, 2007, tetleytuna (2 reviews) from Columbia, MO (Zone 5b)

I have very seldom ordered online for anything but after seeing all of the positive feedback I took a chance on Texas Waterlilies. It took about two weeks for the order to be filled, but what an order I received. I ordered 3 marginals, 3 lotus, 3 hardy lilies and 3 tropical lilies. They came to me in great shape and several had flower buds on them. Two of the lotus seemed to have multiple growing tips and were very healthy and fat. The only concern that I had was that the water clover I ordered was not pictured correctly on the website and I got one that I really did not want instead of the one I thought I was ordering. I called the company and had a very pleasant conversation with the person working there and they are sending me the one that I wanted free of charge! I would definately order from them again.

Positive
On Mar 17, 2007, magellan (1 reviews) from Chicago, IL (Zone 5b)

Great quality and reasonable prices. I received a large Lotus tuber with two growing tips, in perfect condition packed in peat moss. Will definately order more plants in the future.

Positive
On Mar 5, 2007, KaperC (11 reviews) from No. San Diego Co., CA (Zone 10b)

I emailed ahead of ordering, to ask for recommendations. I received a prompt reply, placed my order, and was very pleased when it arrived. One of the plants already had a flower bud, the rest were in great shape, good sized, and have settled in nicely. This was a small order and I was very pleased with the service.


On June 22nd, 2007, kaperc added the following: 6/22/07 Rec'd our second order this spring and we are very pleased with the plants, shipping, packaging, etc. These were tropical waterlilies and all were big and healthy, with buds. One of them bloomed the next morning. Will definitely order from them again.

Positive
On Feb 24, 2007, beckygardener (1 reviews) from (Becky) in Sebastian, FL (Zone 10a)

I ordered seed pods for the Momo Botan Lotus and they very kindly and generously added a small root/tuber cutting as well. Which was very nice. I was to get 2 seed pods for very reasonable, but instead received 4 pods. It looks like I may have at least 13 seeds that might possibly germinate. I know that Lotus plants do not come true to the mother plant from seed. So I do not know what the seedlings will germinate as, but that was what I ordered and look forward to growing them for the mystery and surprise! I experienced great service, low prices, and generous amount of seeds w/free tuber root. I hope that my tight budget will allow me to order from them again in the future. I was very impressed with their great prices, communication, service, and quick shipping! I am a satisfied customer!


On July 3rd, 2007, beckygardener added the following: I ordered 4 water lilies from a DG coop and was VERY pleased! The prices were awesome (wholesale) and the plants were nice sized and mine even had blooms on them! They arrived within just a couple of days and it was a very smooth transaction! Thanks to Jessie and Dusty for such great service and plants!!!

Positive
On Oct 11, 2006, tumaszjh (1 reviews) from Medford, NJ

The folks at Dave's garden gave me so much information on my existing Lotus Water Plants that I was amazed that they took the time and told me how to winterize the plants and how to start tubers from the seedlings in the pods. I also ordered some Tubers at the wrong time, they quickly informed me that in the New Jersey climate would not be a good time to plant these tubers. They offered to refund my money or to put me at the top of the list for a Februrary or March delivery, To me, that means these folks are honest and work wth integrity. I ill continue to shop there for al of my water garden needs.

Positive
On Sep 23, 2006, tedddy (1 reviews) from Ocala, FL

Great plants, Dusty was a gem. Only problem was with the planter. Very hard to get the plants to stay in the ground under tha water. Next order I'll have hand delivered and planted for me! Will order again in the future.

Positive
On Sep 17, 2006, ouigeaux (1 reviews) from Waveland, MS (Zone 8b)

I am so happy with the service and quality of the water lilies I ordered from Texas Waterlilies. I wasn't sure of which varieties to order so I called them and they were so helpful. Then when the plants arrived in only two days, they were large and healthy. Some of them bloomed the very next day. I will certainly order from them again.

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On Sep 10, 2006, leelaurie1 (1 reviews) from Mililani, HI

I wish there was an "ABSOLUTELY POSITIVE" rating I could leave as feedback. Tommy, Dusty and Jesse were fantastic to deal with. Texas is famous for hospitality and now I know why. I wanted plants for my class and they responded with vigorous beautiful water lilies, lotus tubers & seeds, photos and growing instructions. The plants were shipped with a phytosanitary inspection certificate to Hawaii and arrived in 2 days. On the day they arrived, all plants were potted immediately, some lilies bloomed the next morning to my astonishment. One tuber even has a leaf sticking out of the water after 3 days. The customer service was excellent; above and beyond any expectations. Would heartily recommend this company anytime to anyone. Will come to them again for plants and supplies; they are honest, and very easy to do business with.

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On Sep 9, 2006, jess1229 (1 reviews) from Houma, LA

I ordered a water lilie from Tommy and Texas water lilies and it did not arrive in the usual 2-3 priority mail time. I was concerned about the delivery because it was labor day weekend and I knew the plant would be in route for over a week. I contacted Tommy and he said he'd send another out right away. I got my replacement order in 2 days along with a bonus lilie for the delay and also received the first lilie which had evidently been lost in the mail. The price of the lilies are just a fraction of what I've seen before and the quality is so much better. I'll definitely order from then again. Jessica

Positive
On Sep 7, 2006, Kathy_D (1 reviews) from Idanha, OR (Zone 7a)

Tommy has bent over backwards to take care of me and my order! I'll deffinetly be ordering from them again this next spring. I only just discovered that there was a color mixup and also mentioned that one root had not survived after all as I thought it was too small and they even replaced it though it was month's down the road! :) They also sent extra's with previouse shipment and with the replacements. Allmost all have bloomed and doing well! Great service and customer support! Two thumbs up here!

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On Aug 28, 2006, Argentajunk (1 reviews) from Mathis, TX

The water lilies that I ordered arrived quickly and were in beautiful condition. I also received several free water lillies. What a pleasant surprise! I will definetly do business with Texas Water Lillies again.

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On Jul 22, 2006, tymack (1 reviews) from Du Bois, NE

I ordered 4 different water lilies from Texas Water Lilies. Communication was good. When I got the lilies I was absolutely shocked by how large and mature they were, they also had buds and a nice clean root system. I have ordered water lilies from others and as far as my experiences, these were the best hands down. They were very careful to pack them well and they were in great shape being mailed in our latest heat wave. Great prices, great communication, great shipping value, I'm an extremely pleased buyer. Would not hesitate to buy again.

Positive
On Jul 19, 2006, cherchemom (1 reviews) from Hull, GA

Texas Water Lilies is an excellent company. Good communication, fast service and superior plants. Place my order late in the week and asked it be shipped on Monday and by Wednesday before noon my lilies were here. To my surprise the packaging was superior and of all five lilies only two had creased leaves. Plants were large, healthy, and had blooms on them. They have settled in here in Georgia like they have never been picked, packaged, and taken a long trip. I will order from them again and also sing their praises to all of my pond friends.


On July 22nd, 2006, cherchemom added the following: I am not a photographer but had to write and send this company pictures of the lilies I got from them less than a day from recieving their shipment. Most of the lilies I have ordered with close to opening mature buds just never make it but I thought these look pretty good so did not snip them off as usual. The next morning two of the lilies met me and my cup of morning coffee in full bloom. They were literally blooming less than a day after I got them. Wow!!! The pads and blooms were sparkling and healthy with no shipment damage at all! I can not say enough good things about this company, their products, and their care and consideration of the customer.

Positive
On Jun 24, 2006, vwene (1 reviews) from Laveen, AZ

My experience with Texas Water Lilies has been great! We are experiencing record high temperatures here in Arizona, but all the lilies I ordered arrived in perfect condition. All were healthy and a good size and many had buds. Tommy was quick to process my order and did a great job letting me know when it shipped. This company can't be beat in terms of quality, price, and customer service.

Positive
On Jun 8, 2006, Laynez (1 reviews) from Kalona, IA

Nice prices and plant material was all good.

Neutral
On Jun 7, 2006, pinky100 (1 reviews) from Mason, MI (Zone 5b)

We placed an order for a red flare and a Pamela tropical and a papyrus plant and we ordered at the end of the week. Tommy said he would ship out the following Monday. The beginning of the following of the next week we emailed Tommy about not receiving it yet. He stated that it would be sent out when he went to the other location where the plants were and would ship them out as soon as possible. Another week went by and we had not received it yet. So we emailed a few time to him again and there was no reply. We email another to Tommy and he responded and said he had not gotten the other emails from us. Then he checked his past emails and found them in another email program that was set up for his business. He then told us that he thought they had been sent. One week later we received our shipment and they were all wilted away and dried out and dead. We emailed Tommy and he agreed to reimburse our costs back to us. I feel they were overwhelmed at that time with orders and had a few mix ups. If the plants had lived one could not beat that price. I feel that Tommy tried his best.

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