Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Nelumbonaceae

Genus:

Nelumbo

Species:

Nelumbo nucifera

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

4-6 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, sep

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, West Virginia

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, silty, nutrient-rich clay

pH:

6.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in shallow water bodies like ponds and lakes