This is of the most historically popular water lily in the world. As these are the flowers seen painted and carved in all the walls of the Pyramids of Egypt. As these flowers were used in ceremonies and burried with the dead.  Also falsly referred to as the "Sacred Blue Lotus". This is actually a Tropical day blooming water lily species.
 
For best results for this lily:
-Plant in Full sun with early day light as the best.
-Plant in a 3-gallon pot.
-Give a 6-Foot growth area for best show of size.