Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea

Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea
Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea

Common names: Cape blue water lily (English). 
Botanical name: Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea

The blue water lily, Nymphaea nouchali var. caerulea, is a stunning aquatic plant with sky-blue flowers that bloom from spring to summer. Valued for its beauty, fragrance and edible roots, the flowers are pollinated by bees and the seeds are dispersed by water. The plant can grow in ponds, containers and water features, as long as it has full sun, still water and fertile soil. The blue water lily is easy to propagate by division or seed, and adds a touch of elegance and tranquility to any water garden.

Uses & Benefits: food, ponds & ecopools, pot plant, wetlands

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Family: Nymphaeaceae
Type: aquatic
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