General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Plant Height: Flowers just an inch or two above the water; Depth from pot to water's surface; 5 to 20 inches deep.
Plant Spread: 18 to 24 inches
Leaves: Other: Dark green with red blotches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Light red-orange upon opening and gradually darkening over several days.
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Water gardens
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger

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Common names
  • Hardy Water Lily
  • Waterlily
Also sold as:
  • Andre

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Date: 2014-11-12
Photo courtesy of: Harvey Barrison

Date: 2011-09-16
Photo courtesy of: Harvey Barrison

Date: 2014-11-12
Photo courtesy of: Harvey Barrison

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