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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Plant Height: Flowers and pads rest of surface of water; Grows in 6 to 48 inches of water.
Plant Spread: 5 to 9 feet depending on size of pot planted in.
Leaves: Other: Early red to green
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Red
Other: Very deep burgundy.
Bloom Size: 5"-6"
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Water gardens
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Dwarf Hardy Water Lily
  • Waterlily

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Location: My Garden, UK
Date: 2021-07-31
Location: My Garden, UK
Date: 2021-08-23
Location: Dallas, TX
Blooms get crispy once exposed to higher temps in Texas
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Location: My house
Date: 2012-04-15
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Not really black by psa Jun 26, 2013 8:15 AM 0

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