Lotus, Lotus Vine, Parrot's Beak 'Amazon Sunset'

Lotusmaculatus

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Lotus (LO-tus)
Species
maculatus (mak-yuh-LAH-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Coral/Apricot
Orange
Red-Orange
Gold (yellow-orange)
Bloom Time
N/A
Other Details
Category
Groundcovers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From leaf cuttings
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Albertville, Alabama

Goodyear, Arizona

Castro Valley, California

Clayton, California

Encino, California

Martinez, California

Murrieta, California

Northridge, California

Perris, California

Redwood City, California

San Jose, California

San Leandro, California

Santa Clara, California

Vacaville, California

Valley Center, California

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Madison, Mississippi

Las Vegas, Nevada

Orient, New York

Southold, New York

Utica, New York

Aloha, Oregon

Brookings, Oregon

Harbor, Oregon

Oak Hills, Oregon

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Houston, Texas

Midland, Texas

Black Diamond, Washington

Fox Island, Washington

Kalama, Washington

Quincy, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

9
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Aloha, OR | May 2012 | positive

I have been using this plant as an accent in my hanging baskets and large planting urns since the early 90's. I have had nothing but posi...Read More

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Southold, NY (Zone 7b) | July 2010 | positive

ms_peteshill, I am growing it here in Southold this year. Found it at Agway in Riverhead, but can also buy it at Colorful Gardens in Jame...Read More

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Orient, NY | May 2010 | positive

I grew this plant for the first time in Summer 2009 in Orient, NY (NE Long Island). It did extremely well into Autumn, but did not overw...Read More

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Quincy, WA (Zone 7a) | October 2007 | positive

This plant has been my favorite in pots for years now and it is not until just this year that I found out what it is really called.
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Madison, MS | June 2006 | neutral

This plant is beautiful and a very vigorous grower. I planted one tiny plant from the nursery in my 18" container and it has taken over!...Read More

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Castro Valley, CA (Zone 9a) | May 2005 | positive

It is a hybrid Lotus vine from Proven Winners (r), proven as a Proven Selection (r). Is a cross between L Berthelottii 'Red Flash' & L. M...Read More

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Fresno, CA | May 2005 | positive

Wonderful plant. Best in partial sun. Gives a nice tropical look to any garden, hanging basket or pot. Keep damp during hot months. L...Read More

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Midland, TX (Zone 7b) | June 2004 | positive

Absolutely beautiful in a hanging basket or cascading down the side of any type of container. It must be watered everyday in the West Te...Read More

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Acton, CA (Zone 8b) | September 2003 | positive

Great plant for hanging baskets and groundcover... curious flowers with nice, ferny-soft foliage that blankets the ground. However, it i...Read More

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Northern California, CA | August 2003 | positive

Grown mainly for the foliage which is gray-green, needs WELL drained soil, great with a rock wall or border.

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