‘Richardsonii’ Hardy Water Lily

Flowers: Cup-shaped pure white and numerous.

Flower size: 4″-5″
Height above water: 2″-4″
Lily pad size: 6″-8″
Plant spread: 4′-6′ depending on growing environment.

6+ hrs/day direct sunlight.
USDA Zone 4-8.

Nymphaea ‘Richardsonii’

1890’s by the noted George Richardson of Lordstown, Ohio, from his establishment near the current location of Tricker’s.

This was the first double white hardy water lily in the world.
World famous M. Marliac’s French business sold this water lily showing it’s a true test of worthiness from an American hybridizer. After decades of growing acres of water lilies, George Richardson said “This … I consider the most perfect Water Lily in existence”.