Wood dotleaf waterlily

Nymphaea 'Wood'

PerennialNymphaeaceae

Wood dotleaf waterlily
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds wet soil
Size6 to 12 inches tall6 to 8 feet wide
Bloom color
Blue

Garden uses

Annual bedRain garden

Notes

'Wood' dotleaf waterlily (Nymphaea 'Wood') is a perennial for rain gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and wet soil. It bears blue flowers and floats on the surface, with a spread of 72 to 96 inches.

Pairs well with Sweet flag, King Tut papyrus, Flame calla lily, and Black Coral taro.

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