Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Coleus scutellarioides
Lamiaceae · flowers
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Coleus (Zones 10-11)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 10–11
| Feature | Coleus | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Coleus scutellarioides | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Lamiaceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | flowers | aquatic |
| Sun | ⛅ Part Shade | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Rich, Moist | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 2' | 6" |
| Spread | 1' 6" | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Blue (insignificant) | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Southeast Asia | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Coleus
Water Lily
Coleus
Water Lily
Choose Coleus if you want a low-maintenance plant. It thrives in part shade with medium water in zones 10–11.
Choose Water Lily if you don't mind medium maintenance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with aquatic water in zones 3–11.
Plant them together? Both overlap in zones 10–11. However, they have different sun needs, so plan your garden layout carefully.
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