Lotus berthelotii

Parrot's Beak

The bright, mostly pea-shaped flowers of the Lotus have been prized since ancient times. Some have edible pods, said to be honey-sweet. Silvery, fine-textured foliage adds to their beauty. Use as a small-scale ground cover, in rock gardens and hanging baskets, or planted along walls where branches can trail. Give good drainage to prevent root rot.

Exotic and eye-catching, its bright orange and scarlet flowers look like the beak of a colorful tropical bird. This slender bush's silvery gray foliage is also noteworthy.

Attributes - Lotus berthelotii

Plant Type: Perennial

Bloom Season: Late Spring through Mid Summer

Flower Color: Red

Foliage: Evergreen

Height: 4 in. to 6 in.

Width: 3 ft.

Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Climate: Zones 9, 10

Notes: Container Plants, Showy Flowers. Susceptible to Root Rot.

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