Nymphaea alba | Bun An Lilidh, White Waterlily. Originated in … Scotland | Various
Nymphaea alba belongs to the plant family NYMPHAEACE and Genus Nymphaea This plant specimen prefers Wet soil a pH of 7 . All plants need light to allow the photosynthesis process of converting carbon dioxide to growth sugars to take place. Some plants need more sun-light than others. For this plant those sunlight conditions are well described as … Full sun
We are often asked about plants for humming bird attraction. Unfortunately Nymphaea alba does not attract these beautiful hummingbird, sunbird or nectar feeding varieties of garden birds
Impressive Autumn foliage display is not shown by Nymphaea alba so look for an alternative plant for pleasing Fall leaf properties
Nymphaea alba Bun an Lilidh,white waterlily is not known as a butterfly attracting plant
Almost all plants grown in gardens need to be fed using fertilzer in order to see them at their best. For this plant the suggested fertilizer program would be based upon … Typical mix of: 3 parts Nitrogen (N), 2 parts Phosphorous (P) and 3 parts Potassium (K for Latin name Kalium).
The rhizomes of Nymphaea alba as well as the roots have been used in traditional fabric dyeing. Black is the most typical color produced by White waterlily. Nymphaea alba is known as Bun an Lilidh in Gaelic. Waterlily has been used in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland for dyeing. It is used in dyeing wool.
The Rhizomes;Roots of Nymphaea alba can be used to produce a natural dye having the following color(s) … black
Nymphaea alba has herbal applications as an astringent, as an antiseptic, as an irritable bowel relief and as an anaphrodisiac. See the medicinal properties section for even more traditional herbal uses. The rhizome and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
"Dye plants and dyeing -- a handbook", EthelJane McD. Schetky, editor, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Brooklyn New York, 1964.
"The Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants", Andrew Chevallier, DK Publishing, New York, 1996.