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Lotus berthelotii

Also Known As

Parrot's Beak

Plant type

perennial, groundcover, vine, annual / biennial

size

H: 6"-9"
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

9b-11

Lotus berthelotii plant details

Lotus berthelotii is a broadleaf deciduous or evergreen annual / biennial or perennial groundcover vine with blue foliage. In spring and summer coral and orange flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lotus berthelotii

Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial groundcover vine
Plant family: fabaceae
Foliage: deciduous or evergreen blue
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 6 IN - 9 IN - tall
Flowers: coral and orange blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, trailing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lotus berthelotii

USDA Zones: 9b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An unusual combination of trailing lacy silver-needled foliage with coral beak-like flowers (Legume Family.) Full sun and well drained soil. Pinch back to promote a bushier habit.

By: Avant Gardens

This classic summer annual provides a nice splash of color. Looking much like parrot beaks, the orange flowers contrast nicely with the silver feather foliage. The plant's trailing habit lends it nicely to hanging baskets and mixed containers. Easy to grow in sun to part sun with summer water.

By: Cistus Nursery

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Gardening facts about Lotus berthelotii plant

How to Grow Lotus berthelotii

Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- well-drained

Features

Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- orange
- coral
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
- deciduous

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