Plant Habit: | Herb/Forb |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | In Water |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 11 |
Plant Height: | Leaves sit on the surface, flowers up to 4 inches above the surface, depth from pot to water's surface: 6 to 26 inches from surface to root |
Plant Spread: | 4 to 6 foot spread in a 2 to 3 gallon pot. 6-8 feet in a 5 to 10 gallon pot |
Leaves: | Other: Green with purple flecks |
Flowers: | Showy Fragrant |
Flower Color: | Other: Multi-Rose to yellow |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Summer |
Underground structures: | Tuber |
Uses: | Water gardens |
Propagation: Other methods: | Division |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
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