With their colorful floating blooms and ease of care, water lilies make a beautiful addition to any sized pond and are a favorite among pond owners. The Sioux Lily (of the genus Nymphaea) is considered a hardy water lily, which means that it can withstand the cooler temperatures of the lower numbered zones (Zones 4 -11). The plants grow horizontally across whatever potting container they are placed into.

The Sioux Lily is an excellent bloomer and the flowers stay open very late into the day. The Sioux Lily's flowers form a star-shaped bloom that changes from chrome yellow to deep orange to copper red. The blooms are raised just out of the water.

Care
The Sioux Lily should be planted in a two-gallon or larger container. When first setting up the lilies, the plant should be submerged to a depth of six inches. As the lily grows, it can be lowered to its ideal depth of 12-18 inches.