Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nymphaeaceae

Genus:

Nymphaea

Species:

Nymphaea × daubenyana

USDA Symbol:

NYDA

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Aquatic

Height:

15 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, blue, lavender

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

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

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

frogs, fish, aquatic invertebrates

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, waterlogged soil

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Prefers still or slow-moving freshwater habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–30 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate readily in warm water. This hybrid is viviparous, producing plantlets on leaf surfaces, making vegetative propagation more common than seed propagation.