Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nelumbonaceae

Genus:

Nelumbo

Species:

Nelumbo lutea

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

6-8 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug, sep

Bloom Colors:

Yellow

Food Forest:

Plant contains edible parts

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, Canada: Ontario

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, organic, clay loam

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in shallow water or muddy substrates

Germination Information