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| Identification |
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Genus
Nymphaea
Species
Variety
Cultivar
St. Louis Gold
Common names
water lily
pond lily
Family
NYMPHAEACEAE
Specimen number
S11239
Data source
HtZn p146
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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 'St. Louis Gold' 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 likes full sun. It likes wet soils.
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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
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
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 'St. Louis Gold' 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. July and August are the usual months for blossoms. The flowers are most often a yellow color, with an accent in gold.
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