Tropical day-blooming water lily grown in ponds and tubs for its fragrant blue flowers.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How 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
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