Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Lagerstroemia indica
Lythraceae · trees
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Crepe Myrtle (Zones 7-10)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 7–10
| Feature | Crepe Myrtle | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lagerstroemia indica | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Lythraceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | trees | aquatic |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Well-drained | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 25' | 6" |
| Spread | 15' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Pink, Red, White, Purple | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Southeast Asia | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Crepe Myrtle
Water Lily
Crepe Myrtle
Water Lily
Choose Crepe Myrtle if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 7–10.
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 7–10. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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