Canary Island Lotus
Lotus Maculatus
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.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Extra in Summer, Medium
- USDA zones
- 10–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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