Euryale
Euryale ferox
- Native to:
- Bangladesh, China, Hainan, India, Japan, Korea, Myanmar, Russia, Taiwan
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nymphaeaceae
- Genus:
- Euryale
- Species:
- Euryale ferox
- USDA Symbol:
- EUFE6
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, violet
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, fish
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
- Notes:
- Seeds must remain submerged in water and should not be allowed to dry out; germination occurs in warm water.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI