Nymphaea odorata

Also called Fragrant White Waterlily

Large fragrant white flowers with central yellow stamens
Flowers are composed of numerous white petals and yellow stamens
Fragrant flowers open at dawn and close by noon each day
Each bloom lasts 3-4 days
Leathery round medium green leaf with one cleft side
The unexposed underside of the leaf is purple
Bloom Time: June to September
Flower Size: 12-13 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
White

HEIGHT:
10-15 cm

SPREAD:
90-200 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Grows best in slow moving water with a preferred depth of 1.5-2 meters. It can form a dense colony completely covering the water's surface with leaves.

Additional Notes about White Waterlily:

Native to Ontario

The leaves shade the water, keeping it cool, and provide cover for various aquatic creatures. The foliage, including the rhizomes, is consumed by beavers, porcupines and other mammals. The flowers are pollinated by insects such as flies, beetles and bees, while the seeds feed swans and other waterfowl.