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 10–11Climate Mediterranean

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — feathery blooms resembling a 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

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — This low-maintenance plant requires well-drained soil and minimal water

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — making it perfect for arid or coastal landscapes

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Hardy to USDA Zone 10, it provides a splash of color in warmer climates

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — popularly known as Parrot's Beak

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — is an eye-catching perennial plant prized for its unique

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Fabaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — feathery blooms resembling a 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

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — This low-maintenance plant requires well-drained soil and minimal water

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — making it perfect for arid or coastal landscapes

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Hardy to USDA Zone 10, it provides a splash of color in warmer climates

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — popularly known as Parrot's Beak

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — is an eye-catching perennial plant prized for its unique

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — vibrant blooms that resemble a parrot's beak in shape

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Native to the Canary Islands

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) — silvery-gray leaves that provide a striking contrast to its fiery flowers

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) — For climates in the USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — Lotus berthelotii can be grown as a perennial

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) — requiring a minimum of 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — and prefers well-draining soil to avoid root rot

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) — 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) — emphasize the minimal maintenance required and the plant's ability to attract pollinators

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — orange flowers in the garden

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — which can enhance the biodiversity and ecological appeal of their garden

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — ground cover / perennial with orange blooms

Parrot's Beak (Lotus Berthelotii) — ground cover / perennial for full or half

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