| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Plant Height: | Leaves sit on the surface, flowers up to 4 inches above the surface; depth from pot to water's surface 6 to 26 inches from surface to root. |
| Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 foot spread planted in a 2 to 3 gallon pot. 6 to 8 feet in a 5 to 10 gallon pot. |
| Leaves: | Other: Top, green; underside, red with prominent green veins. |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Yellow Other: Shades of rosy yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 6"-12" |
| Flower Time: | Other: When water temperature is stable at 68 degrees or above until frost |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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