
Yellow-water-lily
Nuphar lutea
Yellow water-lily is an aquatic perennial that grows with its roots anchored in pond substrate while its broad floating leaves and bright yellow flowers sit on the water surface. It requires a natural pond or large water feature with at least 1–3 feet of still or slow-moving water and a loamy soil substrate. Thin rhizomes periodically to prevent it from overtaking smaller ponds.
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Continuously Submerged; Water Level Maintained At All Times • Keep Roots Fully Submerged In Still Or Slow-Moving Water 1-3 Feet Deep
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-50° – 85°F
Mature Spread
up to 24″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 23, 2020 by Annalaura Pretaroli (cc-by-sa)
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