Egyptian blue lotus

Nymphaea caerulea

Tropical day-blooming water lily grown in ponds and tubs for its fragrant blue flowers.

Hardiness ratings

Egyptian blue lotus hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–12 −6.7 °C to 15.6 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H2 1 °C to 5 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • An ornamental aquatic for warm ponds and tubs, with a long history of traditional, mildly psychoactive use
  • Legal status varies by region — check local law before growing or using
  • Frost-tender aquatic needing warm water; consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinally

Categories

Related plants

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Reference

Egyptian blue lotus on Wikipedia