Welcome to the IWGS Aquatic Plant Database
The IWGS plant database is your number one up-to-date source for details on all aquatic plants.
In addition to discovering the latest waterlily (Nymphaea) and lotus (Nelumbo) varieties, you can use this database to:
- determine the identity of your waterlily or lotus
- find inspiration for what to grow this season
- find award winning plants
- see notes and photos posted by hybridizers and hobbyists
- see if the plant you are looking for is sold by a nearby nursery or garden center using the Plant Finder tool.
Our database, which currently comprises over 3,000 plant names, and more than 1,000 photographs, continues to grow, with new varieties being added constantly. Register today and help the IWGS document and spread knowledge of waterlilies, lotuses and other aquatic plants!
As the official ICRA Registrars for Nymphaeaceae and Nelumbonaceae, the IWGS encourages hybridizers to register their creations. Registered plants will appear in the plant database after acceptance.
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Alternatively, you can click on one of the links below to see plants within that genus.
Water lilies
plants in the family Nymphaeaceae
- Barclaya
- Euryale
- Nuphar
- Nymphaea
- Victoria
Barclaya
A small genus of plants native to tropical Asia.
Euryale
This genus has a single species of plant native to tropical Asia.
Nuphar
Plants found in temperate to sub-arctic areas in the Northern Hemisphere.
Nymphaea
Made up of hardy and tender plants, with a cosmopolitan distribution.
Victoria
A small genus of plants with the largest species.
Lotus
plants in the family Nelumbonaceae
- Nelumbo
Nelumbo
The only genus in its family, comprising only two species and many hybrids.
Aquatic plants
all other water garden plants
- Shallow water plants
- Submerged plants
- Floating plants
Shallow water plants
Marginal plants for the pond edge
Submerged plants
Oxgenating and deep water plants
Floating plants
Free-floating aquatic plants