Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Allium sativum
Amaryllidaceae · vegetables
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Garlic (Zones 3-8)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 3–8
| Feature | Garlic | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Allium sativum | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Amaryllidaceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | vegetables | aquatic |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Rich, Well-drained | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 2' | 6" |
| Spread | 6" | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | White, Pink | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Medium | Medium |
| Native Region | Central Asia | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Garlic
Water Lily
Garlic
Water Lily
Choose Garlic if you want a low-maintenance plant, and want deer resistance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 3–8.
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 3–8. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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