![Fragrant Waterlily, American White Waterlily - Nymphaea odorata](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/fragrant_water_lily_2_john_hilty.jpg)
Photo Courtesy John Hilty http://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/
Common Name: Fragrant Waterlily, American White Waterlily
Full sun, wet moisture level, prefers fertile soil but adapted to wide range of soils. 2 ft. height, blooms spring to fall, white or pink flowers, spreads rapidly by rhizomes.
Germination Code: ?
Native Region: Lightly statewide
Aquatic plant with fragrant flowers. Backyard pond makes an ideal location. Needs to be divided every 1-2 years.
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![Fragrant Waterlily, American White Waterlily - Nymphaea odorata 1](https://tnyards.utk.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/170/2021/02/fragrant_water_lily_3_john_hilty.jpg)