Nuphar sagittifolia
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Nuphar sagittifolia

Cape Fear spatterdock · Yellow pond-lily

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
5–35 °C
Hardiness
Zone 5–9
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Observations
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Description

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Nuphar sagittifolia, also known as Arrowleaf Pond-lily, Cape Fear spatterdock, or Narrow-leaved Spatterdock, is a perennial, rhizomatous, aquatic herb in the family Nymphaeaceae with unique narrowly lanceolate leaves known only from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Cape Fear spatterdock comes from habitats with abundant sunlight, such as the shallow margins of ponds and lakes. It prefers full sun, although it can tolerate partial sun as well.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 5–35°C

Cape fear spatterdock can tolerate a wide range of temperature conditions, though its distribution may still be constrained by specific combinations of water and heat. It does best in warm summer climates with adequate rainfall or watering. Extended periods of cloudy, rainy weather and prolonged high temperatures can increase the risk of Cape fear spatterdock dying. In winter, providing proper protection from cold can boost the plant's chances of survival.

Ideal temperature: 5–35°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Nuphar
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Hardiness Zone
5-9
Mature Height
30 cm to 61 cm
Mature Spread
49 cm to 91 cm
Leaf Color
Dark Green, Olive Drab
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
3.05 cm to 5.08 cm
Bloom Time
Late spring, Summer
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall, Mid fall

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Common Names (2)

en Cape Fear spatterdock
en Yellow pond-lily