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American white waterlily
Nymphaea odorata
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high water
A fragrant aquatic perennial with white flowers and floating round leaves, ideal for ponds and water gardens. Blooms from summer through early fall and provides excellent coverage for water surfaces.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 11bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
mid successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina
Function & Care
wildlife benefitpollinator nectaryedible
Edible Parts
rootseed
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation