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Victoria


Victoria Water Lily




Origin:  Amazon region.
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Genus
Victoria
Category
Perennials, Tropicals
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
Canadian Hardiness Zone
Requires cold season protection under glass.
RHS Hardiness Zone
H3 - H1c
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
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.
Growth
Fast
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.
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