perennial☀️ full sun💧💧💧 high waterZone 4a – Zone 11b
A aquatic perennial with large, round leaves and stunning fragrant flowers that rise above the water surface. Sacred Lotus is prized in permaculture for its edible rhizomes, seeds, and ornamental beauty in water gardens and ponds.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
3–6′ tall × 3–6′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 4aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Native Range
Asia (India, East Asia)
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefitpollinator nectary
Edible Parts
seedrootleaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
moderate
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed, tuber
Notable Cultivars
Pink and white cultivars are most common; 'Magenta Beauty' and 'Pekinensis Rubra' are prized for deep red flowers, while 'Alba Grandiflora' produces large white blooms.
