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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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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4"-10"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly sun
    • standing water
    Photo of Nymphaea 'Pygmaea Helvola' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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    Nymphaea 'Perry's Baby Red'

    aka Perry's Baby Red Hardy Water Lily

    Plant Type

    Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-12"

    Width: 1'-3'

    • sun
    • standing water
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    Nymphaea 'Walter Pagels'

    aka Walter Pagels Miniature Hardy Water Lily

    Plant Type

    Aquatic

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 6"-20"

    Width: 12"-36"

    • sun
    • standing water
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    Nymphaea 'Arc en Ciel'

    aka Arc en Ciel Hardy Water Lily

    Plant Type

    Aquatic

    Zones

    9b-12

    Size

    Height: 8"-10"

    Width: 48"-60"

      Photo of Nymphaea 'Arc en Ciel' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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      Nymphaea 'Darwin'

      aka Nymphaea 'Hollandia', Nymphaea 'Hollandia' (misapplied), Hollandia Hardy Water Lily

      Plant Type

      Aquatic

      Zones

      4a-9b

      Size

      Height: 6"-18"

      Width: 4'-6'

      • sun
      • standing water
      Photo of Nymphaea 'Darwin' flower by Hoot Owl Hollow Nursery
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