Lotus maculatus

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Lotus maculatus

Canary Island Lotus or Parrot's bea

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Description

This trailing perennial, to be grown in areas of full sun to partial shade, bears bright yellow and orange flowers in the spring and fall. -Monterey Bay Nursery

Plant Type

Ground cover, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Yellow

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Grey Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Seascape, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen

Seasonal Interest

n/a

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks

Special Uses

Cascade, Container, Small Spaces, Hanging Baskets

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Move turf away form sidewalks and pavement.

Instead plant shrubs or groundcovers next to the pavement, and water with low-flow drip or bubbler system to eliminate runoff from turf sprinklers