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Dwarf Water Lily

Nymphaea leibergii, Nymphaeaceae

Zones
3–8
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Tufted LoosestrifeLysimachia thyrsiflora
Pollinator Sharing
Common BladderwortUtricularia macrorhiza
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Lake QuillwortIsoetes lacustris
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Yellow Water LilyNymphaea mexicana

Closely related water lilies with similar floating leaf strategies competing for surface area and underwater root space

Uses

Functions

Water PurificationHabitat CreationTemperature RegulationOxygenation

Edible Parts

SeedsYoung LeavesFlowers

Medicinal Uses

AstringentCooling

Common Questions

What zones does Dwarf Water Lily grow in?

Dwarf Water Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Dwarf Water Lily?

Good companions for Dwarf Water Lily include Tufted Loosestrife, Common Bladderwort, Lake Quillwort.

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