Spatterdock

Nuphar advena, Nymphaeaceae

Zones

4–10

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Great BulrushScirpus validus

Beneficial Insect HabitatWind Protection

Floating Bur-reedSparganium natans

Beneficial Insect HabitatNutrient Accumulation

Water SmartweedPolygonum amphibium

Beneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant DuckweedSpirodela intermedia

Giant duckweed surface coverage blocks light needed by spatterdock for photosynthesis

Greater SpearwortRanunculus lingua

Ranunculus species can be allelopathic, potentially inhibiting water lily growth and competing for surface light

Variegated Water LilyNuphar variegata

Congeneric water lilies compete for surface area and light, with potential allelopathic interactions

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationOxygen ProductionHabitat CreationErosion Control

Edible Parts

SeedsRhizomes

Medicinal Uses

Anti-InflammatoryAstringent

Common Questions

What zones does Spatterdock grow in?

Spatterdock grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Spatterdock?

Good companions for Spatterdock include Great Bulrush, Floating Bur-reed, Water Smartweed.

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