Nelumbo lutea
AMERICAN LOTUS, YANQUAPIN
Nelumbonaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-green

Ornamental Fruit: flat topped pod
 
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Nelumbo lutea
AMERICAN LOTUS, YANQUAPIN
Nelumbonaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen rhizomatous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: aquatic

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in yellow

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Leaves: blue-green

Ornamental Fruit: flat topped pod


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, oriental & cottage designs

Uses: mass planting, accents

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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