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