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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 4–11Type AquaticClimate Subtropical
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, image 58

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Aquatic
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — which demand clear visibility; leaves reach up to 24 inches in diameter, image 74
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus plants can spread generously; making the plant remarkably self-cleaning
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic for full or half
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — ensure ample space for growth and consider the impressive size of their leaves and flowers; with colors ranging from, image 73
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — native to tropical Asia and Queensland; aquatic with pink and white blooms, image 89
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — with colors ranging from white and pink to yellow and lavender
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — aquatic with pink and white blooms
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — The Lotus, or Nelumbo nucifera, is an aquatic perennial known for its stunning blooms; ideal for zones 4-10, it requires, image 55
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) — with their leaf diameters spanning up to 2 feet
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — along with its ethereal beauty, image 41
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) — adding a touch of tranquility to the scene, image 50
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — Hardy in USDA zones 4 to 10; native to tropical Asia and Queensland
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — along with its ethereal beauty
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — making the plant remarkably self-cleaning; is an aquatic perennial that offers a serene and spiritual aesthetic to any, image 67
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — ensure ample space for growth and consider the impressive size of their leaves and flowers
Lotus (Nelumbo Nucifera) — contributes to its cultural symbolism of purity and rebirth.<br><br>Ideally; these blooms typically grace ponds from late spring to
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