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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Menyanthaceae |
| Red/Purple Foliage: Yes |
| Flower Color: White |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: Prostrate |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Sun or Shade |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 20-25° F |
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Nymphoides cristata (Aquatic) (White Snowflake) - This exotic lily-like aquatic was first described in 1798 from locations throughout SE China and Asia. Clusters of the showy 5-petaled white flowers hold a yellow center. Each flower is about 1/2" in diameter. Its petals are fused together along their margins, forming a crested appearance, hence the specific epithet cristata. Small clusters of tuberous roots form just below the floating leaves, but they are slender and tapered. Each new plant develops roots and leaves and in their turn, its own offspring, each of which continues the process until something happens to break it all up. In the full sun they produce a fine display with their contrasting red and green foliage, mixed with the numerous small white flowers. Will tolerate temperatures of 20-25° F and over-winters as a small, submersed green bundles of leaves and roots. Prefers full sun to shade. Best if grown in water that is no more than 12" deep. These water lily-like plants are a perfect substitute for lilies in containers or small ponds. We grew this plant from 2003 until 2005.
The information about Nymphoides cristata (Aquatic) displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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