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Nymphaea leibergii
Alberta's native white water lily, often called Pygmy Water Lily for its smaller size than the garden hybrids. Large floating heart-shaped leaves and fragrant white star-shaped flowers with golden centres that open on sunny summer mornings. Found in calm boreal lakes and ponds.
Quick Facts
Distribution
Boreal ponds & lakes, Zone 2
Light
Full sun
Bloom Time
June–Aug
Soil
Soft mud pond bottom
Water
Rooted in 30–120 cm of still or slow water
Pet Safe— Generally considered safe around pets.
Growing & Cultivation
Propagation
Rhizome division in early summer — cut sections with a growing tip and plant in a weighted mesh basket of mud at pond bottom.
