{"title":"Aquatic Water Lily","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"92\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eGenus: Nymphaea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"250\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nymphaeaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"138\" data-end=\"141\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"141\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water Lily\u003cbr data-start=\"169\" data-end=\"172\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"189\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread across temperate and tropical regions worldwide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"268\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"271\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"281\"\u003eNymphaea\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of aquatic perennial plants famous for their large, floating, round leaves and showy, often fragrant flowers that bloom on or just above the water surface. Water lilies are a classic feature of ponds, lakes, and slow-moving waters, admired for their beauty and ecological importance. The plants grow from rhizomes anchored in the muddy substrate and play a key role in providing habitat and shade, helping to regulate water temperature and quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"760\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"758\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"800\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"763\" data-end=\"800\"\u003ePrefers full sun for best flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eThrives in still or slow-moving freshwater with depths from 30 cm up to 2 meters depending on species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"967\"\u003eRequires nutrient-rich, muddy soil for planting rhizomes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1080\"\u003eHardy zones vary widely; tropical species need warmer climates, hardy water lilies can survive Zone 3 and up\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1081\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eDivide rhizomes every few years to maintain plant health and flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1157\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003eWater lilies have been symbols of purity, peace, and enlightenment in many cultures, especially in Asia and Egypt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003eSome species close their flowers at night and reopen them during the day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eProvide shelter for aquatic wildlife, including fish and amphibians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eThe broad leaves reduce algae growth by limiting sunlight penetration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1525\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1607\"\u003ePopular in ornamental water gardens and used in ecological wetland restoration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-water-lily.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}