Fringed Water Lily
Nymphoides hydrophylla
Family: Menyanthaceae
Fringed Water Lily grows in full sun and prefers aquatic mud. Water needs: Aquatic.
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Fringed Water Lily Plant Guide
Fringed Water Lily growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun, soil conditions listed as Aquatic mud with a soil pH of 6.0-8.0, and Aquatic water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 9-11. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Fringed Water Lily as 14-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 90-150 days.
Plant Overview
Fringed Water Lily (Nymphoides hydrophylla) is listed in the Menyanthaceae family and categorized as a aquatic perennial with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3397
- Family
- Menyanthaceae
- Plant type
- Aquatic perennial
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Fringed Water Lily is listed for full sun conditions. Water needs are listed as aquatic. The database soil reference is Aquatic mud. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-8.0, and the listed hardiness range is 9-11.
- Hardiness zones
- 9-11
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil
- Aquatic mud
- Soil pH
- 6.0-8.0
- Water needs
- Aquatic
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 14-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 90-150 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 14-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 90-150 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.