Colorado hardy water lily is one of my favorite hardy lilies.  It is an incredible bloomer as you can see by the picture on the bottom left.  The color is a unique apricot.  The flowers rise high above the dark green foliage.

Shade tolerant

How to grow water lilies

Dwarf 6 to 18 inches of water over the top of the pot

Full Sized  12 to 24 inches of water over the top of the pot

Flowers May - September

Hardy zone 3 or higher

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Lily types
Hardy or Tropical

Hardy Lilies

Planting lilies
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Planting Lilies
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Protecting Lilies
From fish

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