| Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
| Life cycle: | Perennial |
| Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Water Preferences: | In Water |
| Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
| Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
| Plant Height: | 36 to 48 inches |
| Plant Spread: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Leaves: | Deciduous Broadleaf Other: Up to 2 feet in diameter, may be held above water or may float |
| Fruit: | Showy |
| Flowers: | Showy |
| Flower Color: | Pink |
| Bloom Size: | 4"-5" |
| Flower Time: | Summer Late summer or early fall |
| Underground structures: | Rhizome |
| Uses: | Water gardens |
| Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Butterflies |
| Resistances: | Humidity tolerant |
| Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
| Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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