Nymphaea 'Texas Dawn'

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.

Texas Dawn is a hardy, very free-flowering water lily with bright yellow flowers that are held several inches above the water and a lemony scent. It blooms well into the fall and tolerates part shade. ln late summer and fall the flowers may take on an attractive pink cast. It is considered one of the best yellow water lilies and is the state water lily of Texas. It is adaptable to any size water garden.