Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nymphaeaceae

Genus:

Euryale

Species:

Euryale ferox

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

purple

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, clayey soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in shallow, stagnant water bodies