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Posted 11/07/2022 in Perennial

Nelumbo lutea

An aquatic, unique herbaceous perennial, Nelumbo lutea features large cupped yellow flowers rising on top of green circular cupped leaves. Flowers bloom for about 3 days opening up during daylight and closing at night. Flowers give way to decorative seed pods.

Post Details

Latin Name
Nelumbo lutea
Common Name
American Lotus
Planting Zone
Zone 4 Zone 5 Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9 Zone 10
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-6 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Potential Pests
Aphids and spider mites

Plant Story

An aquatic, unique herbaceous perennial, Nelumbo lutea features large cupped yellow flowers rising on top of green circular cupped leaves. Flowers bloom for about 3 days opening up during daylight and closing at night. Flowers give way to decorative seed pods.

Special Care Instructions

Plant roots in large containers to plant in ponds. Roots may be established in muddy bottom.

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