Nelumbo nucifera - Sacred Lotus Flower

5 seeds per pack. Featuring an elegant bloom, the unmistakable Sacred Lotus Flower delights not only for its visual beauty, but for its religious significance and edibility. The flowers, seeds, young leaves and rhizomes are all edible, filling a codex of uses dating back centuries. Hardy to zone 5, It won't need to spend its life in a glasshouse. Huge flowers range in color on a staircase of shades between pink and white. Large leaves (lily pads) float atop the water, offering a reminder that this species grows fully submerged. #1070