General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 11 +4.4 °C (40 °F) to +7.2 °C (50 °F)
Plant Height: 0-1 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Variegated
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Pink
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Underground structures: Rhizome
Bulb
Suitable Locations: Bog gardening
Uses: Water gardens
Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Butterflies
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Other methods: Division
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Preferred depth: 15-30 cm water level on top of the soil

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Common names
  • Tropical Water Lily
  • Pink Waterlily

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Location: Surabaya Indonesia
Date: 02-03-2014
Milano Photography
Location: St Louis - MoBOT
Date: 2021-10-03
Location: Surabaya Indonesia
Date: 2013-12-25 
Milano Photography
Location: Surabaya Indonesia
Date: 2013-12-25 
Milano Photography
Location: Missouri Botanical Garden
Date: 2011-10-15
Photo courtesy of: James Steakley

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