Name: Paul Anguiano Richland, WA (Zone 7a) GW & DG: tropicalaria
It's mostly a matter of water temperature. When the water's warm and the sun is shining, they grow like weeds and bloom endlessly. When the water cools down, they become fragile.
I'm a big fan of Texas Waterlilies.
Mid-Columbia Gardens Geodesic Greenhouse
Years ago my mother used to say to me, she'd say, "In this world, Elwood, you must be" - she always called me Elwood - "In this world, Elwood, you must be oh so smart or oh so pleasant." Well, for years I was smart. I recommend pleasant. You may quote me.