Blue Pigmy Nymphaea 'Colorata'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- nim-FAY-ah
- Description
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Water lilies are a group of plants containing about 70 known species. They are either tropical or hardy and grow in water 3 inches to 2 foot deep. The spread is variable from 2 foot to about 20 foot. Larger plants need larger water gardens or ponds. Short ones do well growing in containers. They prefer non-moving water without fountains or currents. Most prefer full sun but some will tolerate some shade. The flowers are showy and usually fragrant with showy lily pads for leaves. Viviparous water lilies form plantlets attached to the mother plant.
'Colorata' is a tropical water lily which is nonviviparous and free-flowering. Its smaller size makes it a good choice for a tub or small or medium size water gardens. It will continue to flower when the temperature drops to 65F.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Nymphaea
- Species:
- colorata
- Family:
- Nymphaeaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Division
- Wildlife Value:
- Lily pads provide a landing place for thirsty bees, protection for pond life and shading from the leaves helps prevent algae growth.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Water Plant
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Habit/Form:
- Spreading
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil Drainage:
- Frequent Standing Water
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Blue
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Inflorescence:
- Head
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Cup
- Flower Petals:
- 7 - 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 3-6 inches
- Flower Description:
- 4 to 5-inch wisteria blue blooms with purple stamens. Very fragrant.
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Leaves:
- Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
- Broadleaf Evergreen
- Leaf Color:
- Blue
- Green
- Purple/Lavender
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Shape:
- Orbicular
- Leaf Margin:
- Sinuate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Length:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Width:
- > 6 inches
- Leaf Description:
- 7-8 inch green leaves with bluish to purple undersides.
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Pond
- Landscape Theme:
- Water Garden
