Lotus
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The flower can also be pink but the characteristics of both of the colors is that they rise above the water and get quite tall, making these plants one of the most majestic to place in your garden pond.
At night the entire flower, lasting about 3-5 days, closes and goes under the water, to be reborn in the sunlight.
Blooming periods are usually in late summer in the northern, or colder climates. They are hardy in growing zones 5 to 10 but, some varieties can survive in zone 4. Check out our zone hardiness pages for the area in which you live.
They require a minimum of 6 hours of sun daily but will not bloom as well as if they were to have about 90 days of full sun each day and soil temperatures of minimum 75 degrees.
There are 5 species, all members of the water lily family.
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Featured extensively in Egyptian art, the white and pink lily opens at dusk while the blue lily opens early in the day.
The leaf structure is spotted and typically lies flat on the surface of the pond.
These plants provide a relaxing sensation when placed in your pond and the Egyptian Blue is also known to be a sedative.
Garden ponds that feature this plant will enhance the appearance of your pond and add shade for your fish.
Additions of these plants to your pond will enhance the appearance and add needed shade for wildlife.