{"product_id":"american-lotus-5-seeds","title":"American Lotus – 5 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a touch of dramatic, exotic beauty to your garden pond with our American Lotus seeds. Despite looking like a tropical flower, this stunning perennial is native to the U.S. and hardy to Zone 4. It produces huge, circular, plate-like leaves that float on the water's surface, followed by spectacular, creamy yellow blooms that rise above the foliage. This magnificent centerpiece thrives in muddy, shallow water, making it a perfect, low-maintenance focal point for any water feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e⭐ What you'll love\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHuge, spectacular, creamy yellow flowers and massive, floating leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA stunning centerpiece that brings an exotic look despite being U.S. native.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hardy perennial that will return year after year in cold climates (Zone 4).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe seeds and young roots (rhizomes) are traditionally edible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌿 Seed details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Lotus (Nelumbo lutea)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 5 seeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e US Native Wildflower, Aquatic, Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers 3-4 feet above water surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blooms 2-3 years from seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zone:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-11\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e American Grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🌱 Growing instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-treatment (Required):\u003c\/strong\u003e American Lotus seeds have a tough, impermeable seed coat. To encourage sprouting, the seed must be \u003cstrong\u003escarified\u003c\/strong\u003e by filing the side of the seed coat until the pale yellow center is barely visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoaking\/Sprouting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak the scarified seeds in water until they sprout (usually 2-4 weeks), changing the water every day. \u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: Both seeds that float and seeds that sink will be viable.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant the sprouted seed carefully in small peat pots just covered in water. The emerging stem is a leaf, not a taproot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in muddy, shallow water (up to six feet deep). Plant in large containers immersed in the water to control spreading, as this plant dislikes being disturbed at its roots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e✅ Our seed packets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessionally designed and made.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResealable for convenient, long-term storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes full, detailed growing instructions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e🚚 Shipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTracking is included with every order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Southern Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52419095953701,"sku":"sku-34598437552265","price":1.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/5104\/0293\/files\/american-lotus-5-seeds-packet-seed-therapy-5015924.png?v=1779478703","url":"https:\/\/world-safari-shops.myshopify.com\/products\/american-lotus-5-seeds","provider":"World Safari Shops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}