Nymphaea ‘Sioux’ Hardy Water Lily
Add striking color transitions and delightful fragrance to your pond or water garden with Nymphaea ‘Sioux’. This beautiful hardy water lily is known for its ever-changing blooms that begin as soft pale yellow, deepen to warm peach tones, and finally mature into rich copper-red flowers, creating a vibrant display throughout the blooming season.
‘Sioux’ also features attractive green lily pads accented with reddish mottling, adding texture and ornamental beauty across the water’s surface. Its lightly fragrant blossoms and medium growth habit make it an excellent choice for medium-sized ponds, water gardens, and decorative aquatic landscapes.
Originally hybridized by Marliac in 1908, ‘Sioux’ remains a classic favorite among pond enthusiasts for its dependable flowering, vivid color progression, and hardy performance.
Features & Benefits
- Blooms transition from pale yellow to peach and copper-red
- Pleasantly fragrant flowers
- Attractive green pads with reddish mottling
- Medium growth habit ideal for many pond sizes
- Long-lasting seasonal color display
- Hardy and easy to maintain
- Excellent for ponds and ornamental water gardens
- Historic Marliac hybrid introduced in 1908
Product Specifications
- Common Name:Nymphaea ‘Sioux’
- Scientific Name:Nymphaea x ‘Sioux’
- Type:Hardy Water Lily
- Flower Color:Changeable yellow, peach, and copper-red
- Pad Color:Green with reddish mottling
- Size:Medium
- Hybridizer:Marliac (1908)






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