Side-by-side plant comparison — which is right for your garden?
Abelmoschus esculentus
Malvaceae · vegetables
Nymphaea spp.
Nymphaeaceae · aquatic
Okra (Zones 5-11)
Water Lily (Zones 3-11)
Overlap: Both grow in zones 5–11
| Feature | Okra | Water Lily |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Abelmoschus esculentus | Nymphaea spp. |
| Family | Malvaceae | Nymphaeaceae |
| Category | vegetables | aquatic |
| Sun | ☀️ Full Sun | ☀️ Full Sun |
| Water | 💧💧 Medium | 💧 Aquatic |
| Soil | Well-drained | Pond/Water garden |
| Height | 6' | 6" |
| Spread | 2' | 4' |
| Bloom Season | Summer | Summer |
| Bloom Color | Yellow with Red Center | White, Pink, Yellow, Red |
| Growth Rate | Fast | Medium |
| Native Region | Africa | Worldwide |
| Maintenance | Low | Medium |
Okra
Water Lily
Okra
Water Lily
Choose Okra if you want a low-maintenance plant, need drought tolerance. It thrives in full sun with medium water in zones 5–11.
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 5–11. They share similar sun requirements (full sun), making them potential garden companions.
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