Pygmy Waterlily
Nymphaea tetragona
- Native to:
- Baltic States, Bangladesh, Canada, China, Finland, Hainan, India, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Kuril Is., Myanmar, Russia, Taiwan, United States, Vietnam
National Institute of Ecology
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Nymphaeaceae
- Genus:
- Nymphaea
- Species:
- Nymphaea tetragona
- USDA Symbol:
- NYTE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Aquatic
- Height:
- 10 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, yellow
Wildlife Benefits
- Butterflies & Moths:
- ★★★★☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- waterfowl, beavers, aquatic insects
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, organic, waterlogged soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Typically found in shallow, still water bodies
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Single-step cold-moist stratification for temperate woodland species. for 60–120 days
Notes: Seeds should be kept moist and in a well-lit environment.
Source: Claude AI