Nymphaea 'Wood's Blue Goddess' is a tropical water lily prized for its stunning sky blue flowers that rise above the water's surface, blooming from May through frost in hardiness zones 10-11. This perennial aquatic plant reaches a modest 3-6 inches in height but spreads 72-96 inches across, making it a dramatic focal point in water gardens and rain gardens. Its fragrant, showy flowers bloom reliably in full sun to partial shade, thriving in moderate water conditions with moderate maintenance once established.
Partial Sun
Moderate
10-11
6in H x 96in W
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Sky blue flowers that tower gracefully above the water's surface set this tropical lily apart from its water-bound cousins. The blooms are both fragrant and showy, carrying their splendor from late spring through the first frost. As a tropical variety, 'Wood's Blue Goddess' offers day-flowering blooms that are more generous with their display than many temperate water lilies, extending well above the water rather than floating demurely on its surface.
This tropical water lily is grown as a stunning ornamental for water gardens, ponds, and rain gardens. Its above-water flowering habit and fragrant blooms make it a focal point for contemplative garden spaces and aquatic landscapes. The plant is often cultivated as an annual in cooler regions outside zones 10-11.
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Plant tubers in containers in spring once water temperature has warmed to approximately 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Set containers in 6-12 inches of still water. Avoid planting in water colder than 70 degrees Fahrenheit, as this may cause dormancy or failure.
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