Little Sue dotleaf waterlily
Nymphaea 'Little Sue'
USDA zones3 to 11
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
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Notes
'Little Sue' dotleaf waterlily (Nymphaea 'Little Sue') is a perennial for containers and low maintenance water gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and moist, loamy or clay soil. The fragrant flowers attract bees. It spreads up to 36 inches, so give it room in a large container.
Pairs well with Night Before Christmas hosta, Closed gentian, and Canada wild rye.