{"product_id":"nymphaea-odorata-white-water-lily","title":"Nymphaea odorata (White Water Lily)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA confirmed obligate wetland species and one of the most recognizable native aquatics available, white water lily's shading leaves help suppress algae growth while its buoyant seeds feed waterfowl directly - though it's worth knowing this same adaptability has made it a regulated species of concern in some states and an invasive exotic in others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNymphaea odorata, or American white water lily, is a native aquatic perennial found in lakes, ponds, and slow-moving waters across nearly all of North America. It features large, round, floating leaves and fragrant, white flowers up to 6 inches across that open in the morning and close by afternoon, blooming from late spring to mid-summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond and lake restoration - confirmed obligate wetland species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater garden centerpiece plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlgae control via shading - broad floating leaves reduce light penetration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat - seeds and rhizomes feed waterfowl and mammals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic - any pond bottom, standing water from about 18 in. to 5 ft. deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forb (aquatic)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e White; June-August\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBL (Obligate Wetland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Northeast\/Mid-Atlantic (full list)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports bees - abundant pollen attracts a wide variety of insects including bees, flies, and beetles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aquatic\/Saturated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shallow (Under 12 in.) (rhizomatous, rooted in mud substrate rather than soil depth)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (Rarely Damaged)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - Rated a Wet hydrology species in a formal stormwater vegetation reference table; a true aquatic species rooted in standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intolerant - cannot grow in shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreading - rhizomatous, forms extensive colonies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes at the edge of a container so they can spread horizontally; barely cover with soil and keep within 6-8 in. of the water surface until new leaves appear.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"50 Cell 2\" Plug","offer_id":48941169999943,"sku":"NYM-ODO 50CELL","price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/IMG_0309.jpg?v=1791833175","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/nymphaea-odorata-white-water-lily","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}