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Nuphar lutea

Yellow Pond Lily (Spatterdock)

A member of the waterlily family with broad, oval leaves, notched where the flower stalk is attached. Deep yellow flowers grow above the water.

  • »  AKA Nuphar luteum
  • »  Hardy, aquatic perennial
  • »  Naturally found in shallow ponds and along stream borders
  • »  Flat, rounded, thick, mid-green leaves
  • »  Cupped, yellow flowers
  • »  Distinctive fragrance
  • »  Bloom Time: Summer

Plug50
$13.13
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:100-200 cm
  • Spread:100-200 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Aquatic (submerged)
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Fragrant
Flowering Time
• Summer
Foliage Color
• Green
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Naturalizing
Additional Information about Nuphar lutea

Native to Ontario

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Nuphar lutea

Grows best in 100 cm of water or less, but can naturalize in 200 cm of depth or more. Plant rhizomes directly in the muddy bottoms of ponds or leave in containers if desired. It spreads by seed or by rhizomes.