| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| 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 in a 2 to 3 gallon pot. 6-8 feet in a 5 to 10 gallon pot |
| Leaves: | Other: Green with purple flecks |
| Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
| Flower Color: | Other: Multi-Rose to yellow |
| Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
| Flower Time: | Summer |
| Underground structures: | Tuber |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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