Blue Lily Seeds – Perennial Aquatic Bloom

Blue Lily Seeds produce elegant aquatic plants admired for their striking blue blossoms and graceful floating leaves. Known for their serene beauty, these lilies add a calming touch to ponds, water gardens, and decorative containers. The vivid blue petals contrast beautifully with lush green foliage, making them a popular choice for enhancing outdoor landscapes.

These lilies thrive in warm, sunny environments and prefer still or slow-moving water. Once established, they bloom repeatedly through the warmer months, creating a continuous display of natural elegance. Their floating pads provide shade and help maintain the pond’s ecosystem balance.

Features:

• Type: Perennial aquatic plant

• Common Name (US): Blue Water Lily

• Scientific Name: Nymphaea caerulea

• Flower Color: Shades of blue to violet

• Plant Habit: Floating aquatic plant

• Sunlight: Full sun (at least 6 hours daily)

• Water Depth: 6–18 inches (15–45 cm)

• Soil Requirement: Rich loam or clay soil (aquatic planting medium)

• Bloom Time: Late spring through early fall

• Special Feature: Enhances water garden aesthetics; attracts pollinators

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer (after frost risk has passed)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Zones 9–11

• Germination Time: 2–4 weeks

• Temperature for Germination: 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)

• Mature Spread: 2–4 feet (60–120 cm)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Northern Zones (9): May to September

  • Southern Zones (10–11): March to October

• Water Conditions: Still or slow-moving freshwater

• Maintenance: Minimal; remove dead leaves and faded flowers regularly

• Uses: Ponds, water gardens, ornamental fountains, and aquatic landscaping