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Parrot's Beak

Lotus Berthelotii

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Overview

Parrot's Beak (Lotus berthelotii) is a trailing perennial known for its vibrant, feathery blooms resembling a parrot's beak. Ideal for containers or hanging baskets, it thrives in full sun, achieving lengths up to 2 feet. This low-maintenance plant requires well-drained soil and minimal water, making it perfect for arid or coastal landscapes. Hardy to USDA Zone 10, it provides a splash of color in warmer climates.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Type Ground cover, PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — silvery-gray leaves that provide a striking contrast to its fiery flowers
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — which can enhance the biodiversity and ecological appeal of their gardenParrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — popularly known as Parrot's BeakParrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Ideal for containers or hanging baskets, it thrives in full sun, achieving lengths up to 2 feet; silvery-gray leaves thatParrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — vibrant blooms that resemble a parrot's beak in shapeParrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — feathery blooms resembling a parrot's beakParrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Native to the Canary Islands; the blooms range in color from deep orange to fiery red and are most prolific in the spring+26

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Ground cover, Perennial
Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — silvery-gray leaves that provide a striking contrast to its fiery flowers
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — which can enhance the biodiversity and ecological appeal of their garden
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — popularly known as Parrot's Beak
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Ideal for containers or hanging baskets, it thrives in full sun, achieving lengths up to 2 feet; silvery-gray leaves that
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — vibrant blooms that resemble a parrot's beak in shape
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — feathery blooms resembling a parrot's beak
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Native to the Canary Islands; the blooms range in color from deep orange to fiery red and are most prolific in the spring
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Ideal for containers or hanging baskets, it thrives in full sun, achieving lengths up to 2 feet
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Hardy to USDA Zone 10, it provides a splash of color in warmer climates; vibrant blooms that resemble a parrot's beak in
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — popularly known as Parrot's Beak; while in cooler zones it is often treated as an annual.<br><br>This plant thrives in full
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — while in cooler zones it is often treated as an annual.<br><br>This plant thrives in full sun exposure
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — This low-maintenance plant requires well-drained soil and minimal water
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — this cascading plant is a splendid choice for adding a splash of color to your landscape design
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — is an eye-catching perennial plant prized for its unique
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — For climates in the USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — making it perfect for arid or coastal landscapes
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — is an eye-catching perennial plant prized for its unique; orange flowers in the garden
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — It typically grows to a height of 8 to 12 inches and can spread up to 2 to 3 feet
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Lotus berthelotii is drought-tolerant once established, making it a good option for water-efficient gardens
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — This low-maintenance plant requires well-drained soil and minimal water; lotus berthelotii is drought-tolerant once
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Native to the Canary Islands
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — The blooms range in color from deep orange to fiery red and are most prolific in the spring and early summer
Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — requiring a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily
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