sacred lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
USDA zones4 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moist soil
Size3 to 6 feet tall3 to 4 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Ascending
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Pink or white
- Foliage color
- Green
- Soil types
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
Garden uses
Notes
Sacred lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is a perennial for specimen planting, rain gardens, and low maintenance beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full sun and moist, loamy soil. It grows 36 to 72 inches tall and spreads 36 to 48 inches. Fragrant pink or white flowers open from early to late summer above green leaves.
Pairs well with Palm sedge, Cup plant, and Reed grass.
Native range
Asia.