Victoria (Victoria Water Lily)


Botanical Information

FamilyNymphaeaceae
GenusVictoria
CategoryPerennials, Tropicals
OriginAmazon region.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10-11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cold season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H1c
RHS Hardiness Ref.
GrowthFast
Flowering PeriodJuly, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA rhizomatous, floating-leaf, tender aquatic perennial that is noted for the huge size of its yellow-green leaves.
LandscapeAnnual, water plant, and rain gardens.
Leaf DescriptionLarge green leaves that lie flat on the water's surface.
Texture DescriptionLarge floating water lily that fits well into large water gardens, pools or ponds.

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