Iconic native aquatic perennial with rounded floating leaves and large fragrant white flowers held just above the water surface in summer.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 4–9 | −34.4 °C to −1.1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H7 | down to −20 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 4–8 | −29 °C to −1 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 1–6 | −15 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Floating leaves provide shade and predator cover for fish, and shelter for tadpoles and dragonfly larvae
- Leaves are a basking and landing platform for adult dragonflies and frogs
- Needs still water at least 30 cm deep — not for fast-flowing streams or very shallow pools
- Plant in aquatic baskets to control spread
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