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Canary Island Lotus

Lotus Maculatus

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Overview

Lotus maculatus, commonly known as Canary Island Lotus, is a striking perennial with trailing stems up to 2 feet long. It displays vibrant yellow-orange, parrot-beak flowers amidst soft, silvery-green foliage. Ideal for hanging baskets and trellises, it thrives in USDA zones 9-11, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it blooms profusely from late spring to summer, adding a vivid splash of color to Mediterranean and coastal gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 10–11Climate Mediterranean
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — commonly known as Canary Island Lotus
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — commonly known as Canary Island LotusCanary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — It displays vibrant yellow-orange, parrot-beak flowers amidst soft, silvery-green foliageCanary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — Ideal for hanging baskets and trellisesCanary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — requiring full sun and well-drained soilCanary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — Drought-tolerant once establishedCanary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — it thrives in USDA zones 9-11+43

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Fabaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — is a striking perennial with trailing stems up to 2 feet long
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — commonly known as Canary Island Lotus
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — It displays vibrant yellow-orange, parrot-beak flowers amidst soft, silvery-green foliage
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — Ideal for hanging baskets and trellises
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — requiring full sun and well-drained soil
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — Drought-tolerant once established
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — it thrives in USDA zones 9-11
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — adding a vivid splash of color to Mediterranean and coastal gardens
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — Thriving in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — it blooms profusely from late spring to summer
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — lends a vibrant and exotic touch to any landscape with its arresting appearance and unique characteristics
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — The flowers bloom prolifically from late spring through summer
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — this perennial is native to the Canary Islands
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — the Lotus maculatus provides a stunning foil to its remarkable floral display
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — This plant favors well-drained soil and tolerates drought
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — making it an excellent choice for xeriscaping or areas with water restrictions
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — resembling parrot's beaks
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — orange flowers in the garden
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — stress the low maintenance aspect of Lotus maculatus and its ability to bring a burst of color to rockeries
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — Full sun exposure is essential for optimal growth and flowering; thus
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — or coastal garden settings
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — ground cover / perennial for full or half
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — commonly known as Canary Island Lotus; ideal for hanging baskets and trellises
Canary Island Lotus (Lotus Maculatus) — ground cover / perennial with orange blooms

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