Plant Spotlight: Lily Alba

White water lilies

Lily Alba (Nymphaea Alba) or—more commonly—white water lily, is the name of this week’s plant spotlight! Its beautiful white petals and canary yellow centers add a neutral yet bright pop to any pond or aquascape. These floating florals bloom between June and September and thrive in up to five feet of water. White water lilies prefer large ponds or lakes where they can spread out to up to five feet per plant with blooms of up to 12 inches in diameter. Lily Alba prefers several hours of direct sunlight per day and can be planted like other tropical lilies, described here. Planting tip: add a few goldfish to your pond to keep away most insect pests and minimize mosquitos! Shop Lily Alba online in-store!