Lotus Vine (Parrot's Beak)

Lotus berthelotii Overview Uses: Trailing plant for hanging baskets, window boxes, patio containers, rock gardens, and cascading over walls. Benefits: Distinctive beak-shaped flowers in warm red and orange tones, fine silvery foliage, and a compact trailing habit suited for sunny containers. USDA Hardiness Zones: 10–11 (grown as an annual in colder climates) Sun: Full Sun Life Cycle: Tender Perennial Growth Habit: Trailing, Spreading — low crown with cascading stems. Bloom Color: Red and Orange Foliage Color: Silvery Green Mature Height: 4–8 inches Mature Width: 18–36 inches Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer Growth Rate: Fast Summary Lotus berthelotii, commonly known as Parrot’s Beak, provides vibrant trailing color for sunny containers and rock gardens. This warm-climate selection features narrow, silvery foliage that forms a compact crown before extending into long, trailing stems. In bright sun and warm temperatures, distinctive red and orange flowers develop along th