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Native alternative(s) for Nymphaea 'Missouri':
Nymphaea odorata Flower and Lillypads
Plants that fill a similar niche:
Nymphaea odorata Flower and Lillypads
Nymphaea 'Pamela' Pale blue water lily flowers among green lily pads
Victoria amazonica Victoria amazonica

Nymphaea 'Missouri'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
nim-FAY-ah
Description

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 3 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.

'Missouri' is a night-blooming tropical water lily with large showy white flowers. It is nonviviparous and fairly free- flowering. Blooms open in the evening and stay open until 8-9 am. Use in a large water garden.

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Tags:
#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#water garden#fragrant flowers#white flowers#large leaves#tropical herbaceous perennial#large flowers#pond garden#waterlily#night flowering waterlily
 
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#showy flowers#full sun tolerant#water garden#fragrant flowers#white flowers#large leaves#tropical herbaceous perennial#large flowers#pond garden#waterlily#night flowering waterlily
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Nymphaea
    Family:
    Nymphaeaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Division
    Wildlife Value:
    Lily pads provide a landing place for bees, protection for pond life and shading helps prevent algae growth.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Herbaceous Perennial
    Water Plant
    Habit/Form:
    Horizontal
    Spreading
  • Cultural Conditions:
    Light:
    Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
    Soil Drainage:
    Frequent Standing Water
    USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
    10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Cream/Tan
    White
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Star
    Flower Petals:
    more than 20 petals/rays
    Flower Size:
    > 6 inches
    Flower Description:
    10-14 in. creamy white flowers; strong fragrance.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Brown/Copper
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Shape:
    Orbicular
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Length:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Width:
    > 6 inches
    Leaf Description:
    Up to 14 in. dark green leaves; new leaves are bronzy
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Pond
    Landscape Theme:
    Water Garden
    Design Feature:
    Mass Planting
    Small groups