Water Lily Flower Types. Derived primarily from a number of European lily species like Madonna lily Pyrenean lily Lilium chalcedonicum and Lilium kesselringianum. Waterlilies either grow from rhizomes or tubers that grow stolons depending on species according to the A-Z Encyclopedia of Garden Plants.
It is the most vigorous of the night blooming water lilies. May 15 2019 Characteristics. Pygmy varieties are suitable for small ponds with water to a depth of 23cm 9in.
Both species have reddish leaves when young and large fragrant flowers.
May take a year to establish thriving afterward. They spread to 1800cm2 2ft2. Grow in full sun. The common North American white water lily or pond lily is Nymphaea odorata.