Waterlily ‘Siam Purple’

Common Name: Siam Purple Waterlily

Scientific Name: Nymphaea ‘Siam Purple’ (Pairat Songpanich cultivar)

Zone: 5–11 (tender aquatic perennial; can be grown as annual in cooler climates)

Flower: Large, vibrant deep purple to violet flowers

Flower Timing: Summer

Mature Height (ft): Floating leaves at water surface; flowers rise 6–12 inches above water

Mature Spread (ft): 2–4 ft

Exposure: Full sun

Plant Type: Floating aquatic perennial

Preferred Environment: Still or slow-moving freshwater ponds, water gardens, and containers

Special Features: Striking, richly colored blooms; excellent for adding tropical flair to water features; attracts pollinators; requires warm water and good sunlight for best flowering. Siam Purple 2 is an intersubgeneric (ISG) water lily resulting from a cross between a hardy and tropical water lily.