Nuphar lutea ssp. variegata

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Bullhead Lily

Bullhead lily, also called yellow pond lily, is an aquatic native often founding floating in quiet ponds in the clearings of woods.  Related to waterlilies, it has flat round leaves that float on the water. Flowers are large yellow globes atop a thick, upright stem. This subspecies is distinguished by having red markings in the throat of the flower - which you will probably not be able to observe unless you are sitting in a canoe.

Soil:
Moist
Plant Shape:
Horizontal
Exposure:
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Bloom Time:
May - June
July - August
Bloom Color:
Yellow
Landscape Use:
Specimen Plant
Wildlife Interest:
Native to Midwest
Plant Type:
Aquatic
Hardiness Zone:
3 - 6