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| Category: Aquatic Plant |
| Family: Nelumbonaceae (Water-Lotus¹) |
| Origin: India (Asia) |
| Flower Color: Mixed |
| Bloomtime: Summer/Fall |
| Fragrant Flowers: Yes |
| Height: 3-5 feet |
| Width: Spreading |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Aquatic |
| Winter Hardiness: 30-32° F |
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Nelumbo nucifera (Aquatic) (Lotus) - Aquatic plant which holds its large (around 1') velvety green leaves about 3 or more feet above the water. The large pink flowers are held above the foliage. Goes dormant in the cold months and requires water temperatures in the 75-85° F range for 2 months to prosper.
The information about Nelumbo nucifera (Aquatic) that is displayed on this web page is based on research conducted in our nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We will also include observations made about this plant as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens that we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We also incorporate comments that we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they share cultural information that aids others growing this plant.
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