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Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Leaves: Other: Lily pads are green with brownish red splotches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Other: Petals go from a rich peach color to yellow as they move in towards the center of the flower
Flower Time: Summer
Underground structures: Rhizome
Uses: Water gardens
Propagation: Other methods: Division

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Common names
  • Hardy Water Lily
  • Waterlily

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Date: July 2010
Leaves have brownish red splotches
Location: Lilypons water garden center MD
Date: 2013-06-25
Blooming in a formal display pond at Lilypons

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