The lotus, a water lily that opens at sunrise and closes at sunset, grows in ponds and in other wet locations. The lotus blossom stands as a sacred symbol celebrated in Buddhist and ancient Egyptian art. Nelumbo lutea, also called American Lotus, Yellow Lotus and Water-chinquapin grows from Wisconsin to Main and along the southern United States from Texas to Florida. Nelumbo nucifera grows in Oceania and Asian and is known as Asian Lotus, Indian Lotus or Sacred lotus. It’s challenging to find lotus in stock due to their popularity and short growing season. Tips Writer Bio
