Sacred Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
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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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Asia (India, East Asia)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
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.
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Sacred Lotus grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Asia (India, East Asia)
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Harvest Season
Season of Interest
Root layer
Root crops and the underground layer.
Tolerances & Soil
Function & Care
Edible Parts
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
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.