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from RL Todd
Nelumbo nucifera this lotus has many names, blue lotus, Hindu lotus, Indian lotus, sacred lotus, and sacred water-lily. Grows 4 - 5' tall Flowers are 7 to 8 inches across but there are reports of flowers up to 12 inches across
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4 to 12 inches of water over the crown of the plant
Height:
Dwarf 1 to 3'
Semi Dwarf 3 to 4'
Full Size 4 to 6'
Best planted in "no-hole" pans (wide shallow container)
Flowers July - September
Hardy zones 3 or higher