Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 10a -1.1 °C (30 °F) to +1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Lily pads on surface of water, blooms 4 to 6 inches above; depth from pot to water surface, 5 to 28 inches. |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 feet |
Leaves: | Unusual foliage color |
Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal |
Flower Color: | Red |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Other: Summer to late fall |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
dragonfetti | On March 9, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Nursing in house. |
dragonfetti | On February 25, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Placed in pond. |
dragonfetti | On January 30, 2015 | Potted up Planted in soil and placed in temporary pond. |
dragonfetti | On January 23, 2015 | Obtained plant From eBay; in temporary container. $21.50 |
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