Nymphaea polysepala (Engelm.) Greene

Scientific Name: Nymphaea polysepala (Engelm.) Greene


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Magnoliidae / Nymphaeales / Nymphaeaceae / Nuphar Sm./ Nymphaea polysepala (Engelm.) Greene

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General Information
Usda SymbolNYPO
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsForb/herb
Native LocationsNYPO

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Nymphaea polysepala (Engelm.) Greene is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)-62
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredYes
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum120
Hedge ToleranceLow
Moisture UseHigh
pH, Maximum8.0
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim1280
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum40
Precipitation, Minimum10
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceNone
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Shape and OrientationIrregular
Active Growth PeriodSpring and Summer
BloatNone
C:N RatioMedium
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterPorous
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanShort
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)4.0
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormRhizomatous
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Foliage TextureCoarse


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateRapid
Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorLow
Seed Spread RateModerate
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Fruit/Seed AbundanceMedium
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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