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Sacred Lotus

Scientific Name: Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
Synonym: Nelumbium nelumbo, Nelumbium speciosum, Nelumbo speciosa
Family: Nelumbonaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
Sunset®: 1-24
USDA: 4-10

Sun Exposure: Part sun to full sun

Origin: None

Growth Habits: 3 to 7 feet tall (0.9 to 2.1 m.), 6 to 8 feet in spread (1.8 to 2.4 m.)

Flowers: Red flowers

Watering Needs: Wet soil to aquatic plant

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