Photo of Nymphaea tetragona flower, foliage by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

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Nymphaea tetragona

Also Known As

  • Nymphaea 'Tetragona Alba'
  • Tetragona White Miniature Hardy Water Lily

Plant type

aquatic

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 4a-11

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Nymphaea tetragona plant details

Nymphaea tetragona is a deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen aquatic with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and standing water water.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nymphaea tetragona

Plant type: aquatic
Plant family: nymphaeaceae
Foliage: deciduous, evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 1 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nymphaea tetragona

USDA Zones: 4a - 11
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: standing water

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From Finland. 1 - 2" miniature white flowers. Plant has a one to three foot spread and will grow in water 1 - 12" deep.

By: Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery

Gardening facts about Nymphaea tetragona plant

How to Grow Nymphaea tetragona

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • standing water

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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