PatternBasePygmy Water Lily
Nymphaea tetragona, Nymphaeaceae
Zones
3–8
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat
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
Antagonistic Plants
Northern Water MilfoilMyriophyllum sibiricum
Dense Myriophyllum growth can outcompete water lilies for light and nutrients, often forming thick mats that shade surface vegetation
Floating Primrose-willowLudwigia peploidesInvasive floating primrose-willow aggressively outcompetes native water lilies through surface coverage and chemical inhibition
Uses
Functions
Water FiltrationHabitat CreationOxygen ProductionOrnamental
Edible Parts
SeedsTubersFlower Buds
Medicinal Uses
AstringentCooling
Common Questions
What zones does Pygmy Water Lily grow in?
Pygmy Water Lily grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.
What are good companion plants for Pygmy Water Lily?
Good companions for Pygmy Water Lily include Red-stem Watermilfoil, Bog Sedge.
Design guilds with Pygmy Water Lily and see companion relationships visually.
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