Yellow Water Lily

Nymphaea mexicana, Nymphaeaceae

Zones

8–11

Layer

Herbaceous

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Variable-leaf Water-milfoilMyriophyllum heterophyllum

Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Indian Joint VetchAeschynomene indica

Nitrogen Fixation

Cuckoo FlowerCardamine pratensis

Pollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Asian FrogbitHydrocharis dubia

Large Yellow Water Lily leaves shade out smaller Asian Frogbit in surface competition

Variegated Water LilyNuphar variegata

Two water lily species compete for surface space and light in aquatic habitats

Dwarf Water LilyNymphaea leibergii

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

Uses

Functions

Water FiltrationHabitat CreationOrnamentalFood Production

Edible Parts

SeedsRhizome

Medicinal Uses

AstringentWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Water Lily grow in?

Yellow Water Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Water Lily?

Good companions for Yellow Water Lily include Variable-leaf Water-milfoil, Indian Joint Vetch, Cuckoo Flower.

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