🪷 Lotus
Nelumbo nucifera
aquatic
aquatic perennial
☀️ Sun
full sun
💧 Water
aquatic (6-12 inch depth)
🗺️ Zones
[4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11]
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.5
🪴 Soil Type
heavy clay loam, submerged
📏 Spacing
2-4 feet
📐 Height
3-6 ft above water
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Both thrive in shallow water; lotus provides partial shade
Shared aquatic habitat; lotus above, water chestnut below
Lotus leaves shade and cool water for watercress beneath
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
⚠️ plants needing dry soil
Lotus requires standing water
📝 Growing Notes
Sacred flower of Asia. Every part edible. Seeds viable 1,000+ years. Rhizomes prized in Asian cuisine. ⚠️ Can be invasive , always contain in pots.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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