Bring a touch of dramatic, exotic beauty to your garden pond with our American Lotus seeds. Despite looking like a tropical flower, this stunning perennial is native to the U.S. and hardy to Zone 4. It produces huge, circular, plate-like leaves that float on the water's surface, followed by spectacular, creamy yellow blooms that rise above the foliage. This magnificent centerpiece thrives in muddy, shallow water, making it a perfect, low-maintenance focal point for any water feature.
⭐ What you'll love
- Huge, spectacular, creamy yellow flowers and massive, floating leaves.
- A stunning centerpiece that brings an exotic look despite being U.S. native.
- A hardy perennial that will return year after year in cold climates (Zone 4).
- The seeds and young roots (rhizomes) are traditionally edible.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 5 seeds
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Type: US Native Wildflower, Aquatic, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Perennial
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Height: Flowers 3-4 feet above water surface
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Days to Maturity: Blooms 2-3 years from seed
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USDA Zone: 4-11
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Pre-treatment (Required): American Lotus seeds have a tough, impermeable seed coat. To encourage sprouting, the seed must be scarified by filing the side of the seed coat until the pale yellow center is barely visible.
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Soaking/Sprouting: Soak the scarified seeds in water until they sprout (usually 2-4 weeks), changing the water every day. Please note: Both seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable.
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Planting: Plant the sprouted seed carefully in small peat pots just covered in water. The emerging stem is a leaf, not a taproot.
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Care: Plant in muddy, shallow water (up to six feet deep). Plant in large containers immersed in the water to control spreading, as this plant dislikes being disturbed at its roots.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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