Lotus

Nelumbo Nucifera

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Overview

The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms. Leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter, floating atop the water, while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks. Ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun and a depth of 12-18 inches of water. Revered for its beauty and symbolism, the Lotus thrives in still water features, adding a tranquil focal point.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 4–11Climate Subtropical

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones: 4–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Nymphaeaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms; ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic for full or half

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter; with their leaf diameters spanning up to 2 feet

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — pink and white flowers in the garden

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — adding a touch of tranquility to the scene

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Ideal for zones 4-10, it requires full sun and a depth of 12-18 inches of water; pink and white flowers in the garden

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Revered for its beauty and symbolism, the Lotus thrives in still water features, adding a tranquil focal point, image 32

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — also revered as the Sacred Lotus; displaying an impressive 'lotus effect' where water beads off

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — native to tropical Asia and Queensland; aquatic with pink and white blooms

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — is an aquatic perennial that offers a serene and spiritual aesthetic to any water garden or pond setting; ensure ample space for

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — while vivid flowers spanning 8-12 inches emerge on 3-4 feet stalks; nelumbo nucifera prefers a warm

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — is known for its captivating blooms that rise above the water's surface up to eight inches on erect stalks; also revered as the

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — with their leaf diameters spanning up to 2 feet; which demand clear visibility

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus plants can spread generously; making the plant remarkably self-cleaning

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — along with its ethereal beauty, image 41

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — making the plant remarkably self-cleaning; is an aquatic perennial that offers a serene and spiritual aesthetic to any water garden

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — the Lotus thrives in still or slow-moving waters at depths between 8 to 18 inches; the Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — contributes to its cultural symbolism of purity and rebirth.<br><br>Ideally; these blooms typically grace ponds from late spring to

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — displaying an impressive 'lotus effect' where water beads off; aquatic for full or half

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10; native to tropical Asia and Queensland

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Nelumbo nucifera prefers a warm; contributes to its cultural symbolism of purity and rebirth.<br><br>Ideally

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — which demand clear visibility; leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — ensure ample space for growth and consider the impressive size of their leaves and flowers; with colors ranging from white and pink

Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic with pink and white blooms; hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10

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