I planted one in spring of 1998.
Nelumbo nucifera : “Sacred Water Lilly” This species is a large water lily, the rhizome is used as a narcotic in many countries, seed must be buried or sunk into a pond in order to grow.
A seed nursery called "Legendary Ethnobotanical Resources" use to sell the seeds.
| Botanical Name | Common Name | Description | Zone | Height |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Perry's Giant | Sunburst Creamy-yellow flowers, 10" across |
4-10 | 60" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Large Red | Large plant with light red blooms. |
4-10 | 60" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Alba Grandiflora | Very fragrant white blooms. Vigorous, large plant. |
4-10 | 60" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Double Rose | ery large, free flowering with a double rosy pink bloom |
4-10 | 60" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Empress | Beautiful, white flower tipped with fuchsia. Ruffled foliage up to 24" diameter. |
4-10 | 60" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Hindu | A popular and hardy plant. Large foliage with single petal, pink flowers. |
4-10 | 60" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Momo Botan | Great blooming, small to medium double pink flowers. Will grow in 10" pot. |
4-10 | 40" |
| Nelumbo nucifera spp. | Mrs. Perry D. Slocum | Very large double blooms, open deep pink changing to coral then yellow. |
4-10 | 60" |
Nelumbo nucifera
Common Names = Sacred Lotus
Flower Colour = pink, white
Position = Sunny
Soil type = Sandy Loam, Medium Loam, Clay Loam
Zones = Brisbane
Approx. Max. Height = 120 cm (4 ft 1 in.)
Approx. Max. Spread = 47 cm (10 ft 0 in.)
HERBAL NAME : Folium Nelumbinis
MANDARIN : He Ye
SOURCE : Leaf of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.
CHARACTERISTICS : Mild in nature, slightly bitter in taste, and
attributive to liver and spleen channels.
INDICATION : Clear away heat, promote the production of body
fluid to relieve thirst, reduce the level of blood-fat, disperse
blood stasis and stop bleeding.
PHARMACOLOGICAL ACTION : This herb is used for summer heat to
treat fever, excessive sweating, irritability, scanty urine and
diarrhea. It also used for vomiting blood.
The following 3 plants will grow in Missouri.
NELUMBO (NELUMBONACEAE)
Nelumbo lutea (Willd.) Pers.
Nelumbo nucifera Gaertner
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