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Nymphaeaceae
Pygmy Water Lily
Nymphaea tetragona
Small wonders and purity.
- Family
- Nymphaeaceae
- Genus
- Nymphaea
- Native to
- Northern Hemisphere, North America, Europe, Asia
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Type
- aquatic perennial
- Height
- 2-4 in above water
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- aquatic, muddy substrate
- Water
- aquatic
- Hardiness
- 4-11
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- It is the smallest hardy water lily in the world, with dainty flowers measuring only 1 to 2 inches across.
- Its tiny lily pads are just 2 to 4 inches wide, making it perfect for container water gardens and small tubs.
- The species name 'tetragona' refers to the four-angled shape of its seed pod, a key identifying feature.
- It has the widest natural distribution of any water lily, found across North America, Europe, and Asia.
- Pygmy water lily can grow in water as shallow as 4 inches, making it adaptable to very small water features.
Color meanings
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purity
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modesty
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quiet beauty