Ellisiana dotleaf waterlily
Nymphaea 'Ellisiana'
USDA zones4 to 10
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moist soil
Sizeup to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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Notes
'Ellisiana' dotleaf waterlily (Nymphaea 'Ellisiana') is a perennial for containers and low maintenance water gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and moist, loamy or clay soil. The fragrant flowers attract bees. Blooms appear in spring, summer, and autumn. Plants spread up to 36 inches.
Pairs well with Liverleaf, Forever Susan lily, and Gladiator ornamental onion.