Rocky Mountain Pond Lily

Nuphar lutea (L.) Sm. ssp. polysepala (Engelm.) E.O. Beal - Water-lily family

Size

Mature Height: Up to around 4.0 feet

Planting Distance: 5.8 feet

Plant Type: Forb/herb

Root Depth: 12 inches

Growth Form: Rhizomatous

Growth Rate: Rapid

Features

Flower Color: Yellow

Conspicuous Flowers: Yes

Bloom Time: Spring

Seasonal Growth: Spring and Summer

Evergreen: No

Fall Colors: No

Conditions

Shade Tolerance: Intolerant

Clay Soil Tolerance: Yes

Sandy Soil Tolerance: Yes

Drought Tolerance: Low

Flood Tolerance: Medium

Fire Tolerance: Low

Salt Tolerance: None