Waterlily star magnolia
Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily'
USDA zones4 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to wet soil
Size10 to 20 feet tall8+ feet wide
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Habit
- Multi-stemmed
- Bloom season
- Spring, winter
- Soil types
- Loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Waterlily' star magnolia (Magnolia stellata 'Waterlily') is a shrub for specimen planting, borders, woodland gardens, and winter interest. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet, loamy soil. Fragrant flowers open in early to late winter and into spring. Bees, butterflies, and birds visit it. It grows slowly and has a multi-stemmed habit.
Pairs well with Inkberry, Toad lily, and Switchgrass.