MN Native / Spatterdock

Spatterdock
Nuphar advena

 

MN Native plant Spatterdock

We finally found a Wisconsin source for this native lake plant!  Also known as yellow pond lily.  Large heart-shaped lily-like leaves float on the water’s surface or stand slightly above, with flowers held above water like tennis balls on a stick: strong yellow petals formed into a tight cup.  Not as large and spreading like the native waterlily, and prefers shallower water 1-3’ deep.  Good sized bare root tubers.

Size: 3 foot spread

Zone: 3 -7

Light: Sun