Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst'

sacred lotus

Family	Nelumbonaceae
Plant Type	herbaceous perennial
Zone	USDA: 4a - 10b RHS: H - HH EGF: H1 - G1 Australia: 1 - 4
Care Level	low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height	1.2 - 1.8 m (4 - 6 ft)
Spread	0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Light	full sun
Soil Moisture	moist, well-drained
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Description	The herbaceous perennial Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst' (sacred lotus) bears showy and fragrant flowers during mid-summer to early fall.
Typical Uses	Annual and pond.
Cautions	Where conditions are favourable, Nelumbo nucifera 'Perry's Giant Sunburst' (sacred lotus) can be invasive and may require maintenance to keep it under control.