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Tropical Royalblue Waterlily

Nymphaea elegans

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Nymphaeaceae (nim-fee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nymphaea (NIM-fee-uh)

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Species

elegans (ELL-eh-ganz)

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Height

under 6 in. (15 cm)

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

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Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Bloom Color

Lavender

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Mid Fall

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

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Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting

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Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Water Requirements

Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

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