Nymphaea odorata

Nymphaea odorata is a pond plant native throughout the southeast. It is a rooted aquatic plant, and grows in water three inches to three feet deep. It has floating round leaves that are green above and purple beneath. Showy white flowers with yellow stamens bloom in summer and attract pollinators. The floating leaves provide a resting place for flying insects, and shelter for pond life. Some small critters like to eat the rhizomes and fruits. Nymphaea odorata is an excellent specimen plant for any pond or deep water area.