Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nymphaeaceae

Genus:

Nymphaea

Species:

Nymphaea mexicana

USDA Symbol:

NYME

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

yellow

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

waterfowl, fish, turtles, invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, silty or clayey soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Commonly found in shallow ponds and slow-moving waters

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds must remain submerged in water and require warm temperatures (20-25°C) for germination. Seeds should not be allowed to dry out.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI