Victoria (Victoria Water Lily)
Botanical Information
Family | Nymphaeaceae |
Genus | Victoria |
Category | Perennials, Tropicals |
Origin | Amazon region. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 10-11 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H3 - H1c |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Growth | Fast |
Flowering Period | July, August |
Description and Growing Information
General Description | A rhizomatous, floating-leaf, tender aquatic perennial that is noted for the huge size of its yellow-green leaves. |
Landscape | Annual, water plant, and rain gardens. |
Leaf Description | Large green leaves that lie flat on the water's surface. |
Texture Description | Large floating water lily that fits well into large water gardens, pools or ponds. |