10 American Lotus Seeds Yellow Lotus Water Lily Seeds Heirloom Native in USA
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Type | Water Plant Seeds |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Common Name | Lotus |
| Genus | Nelumbo |
| Color | Yellow |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
10 American Lotus Seeds(nelumbo lutea)Yellow Lotus Flower Water Lily Seeds Heirloom Native in USA Classified as an emergent aquatic plant, this native lotus roots itself in the mud while its leaves and flowers float on the surface of the water. Both the tubers at the roots and leaves once provided a valued food source. Add a bit of exotic flair to the garden pond with these aquatic perennial lotus flower seeds. The large yellowish blooms and round leaves float on the surface of the water. It looks like a flower from the tropics, but it is hardy and native to states as far north as Wisconsin! SowingBefore planting, these seeds need to be scarified to permeate the hard seed coat and allow sprouting. With a metal file, remove the seed coat from the side of the seed until the pale yellow of the seed’s center is barely exposed. Soak the seeds in water until they sprout, changing the water every day to prevent disease. Sprouting usually takes 2-4 weeks. Plant the sprouts in small peat pots just covered in water, keeping in mind that the emerging stem is actually a leaf and not the taproot. Increase the water’s depth as the plants grow. Transplant outdoors carefully, since this plant resents having its roots disturbed. GrowingThis plant grows well in either muddy, shallow water or in water as deep as six feet. Though rooted in the mud, its leaves and flowers float on the surface of the water. To prevent spreading or for easy relocating, this plant can be grown in large containers immersed in water at least 2 feet deep. Though a lovely and beneficial plant, it tends to spread in good growing conditions and is on the invasive plant lists of CT and RI. HarvestingThese short-lived blossoms do not make good cut flowers, and are best enjoyed in the wild. The unique dried seed receptacles, however, are extremely popular in dried flower arrangements.