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White Water Lily

Nymphaea alba, Nymphaeaceae

Zones
4–10
Layer
Aquatic
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

High

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

European FrogbitHydrocharis morsus-ranae
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Yellow Pond LilyNuphar lutea
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
HornwortCeratophyllum demersum
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant SalviniaSalvinia molesta

Giant salvinia forms dense mats that shade water lily leaves and may inhibit lily growth through allelopathic effects

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationShade

Edible Parts

RootsSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does White Water Lily grow in?

White Water Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 10.

What are good companion plants for White Water Lily?

Good companions for White Water Lily include European Frogbit, Yellow Pond Lily, Hornwort.

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