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| Identification |
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Genus
Nymphaea
Species
odorata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
water lily
pond lily
Family
NYMPHAEACEAE
Specimen number
S11238
Data source
HtZn p146;MedPl p238
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Aquatic
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
2" - 4"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Wet
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 12-01
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Nymphaea odorata can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. Water lily (also known as pond lily) needs summer days with high heat. This plant does best in full sun. It needs soil that is wet.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
astringent
antiseptic
irritable bowel relief
anaphrodisiac
sedative
Medicinal parts
Rhizome
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Nymphaea odorata has numerous traditional medicinal uses. Some of its many uses are: as an astringent, as an antiseptic, as an irritable bowel relief and as an anaphrodisiac. More uses are listed in the medicinal properties section. The rhizome and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
sweetly fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Nymphaea odorata is a perennial. Leaves: Water lily (locally known in some parts as pond lily) has flat circular leaves with red undersides that float on the water surface. Flowers: This plant has short lived flower blossoms that close at night and open in the daytime. Flowers appear in July and August. Typically the blossoms are either white or pink.
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