Scientific Name
Nymphaea 'Helvola'

Common Name
Helvola; Yellow Pygmy

Blooming Time: Day








Flower Description: 2 to 3" medium yellow flower; cup-like shape becoming stellate; slight fragrance
Leaf Description: 5" green leaves heavily mottled and blotched with deep purple; spread of 2 to 3'
Comments: Also called Yellow Pygmy; very free flowering; flowers do not open until early afternoon but stay open into early evening; use in tub or small water garden; tolerates partial shade

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