Hardy Lotus 'Empress' (Nelumbo lutea)

Empress Lotus in backyard pond 2002. New flower just opening.

by lmelling Nov 10, 2004 12:13 PM

Flower petals dropping, revealing the inner pod. Pods can be dried for arrangements.

by lmelling Nov 11, 2004 9:12 AM

Lotus pad in summer, with "squatter." Show's the difference between lotus and waterlily pads.

by lmelling Nov 12, 2004 9:12 AM