Parrot's Beak
Lotus berthelotii
Description
Parrot's beak is a stunning tropical flower and makes an excellent annual plant in containers and hanging baskets. It has red and orange parrot-beak flowers and soft, silver-gray, needle-like foliage. Best flowering occurs in the cool weather of spring and early summer. This plant dislikes hot summer temperatures and may stop blooming in summer. Zones 10-11
- Bloom Time
- Spring Early Summer
- Botanical Name
- Lotus berthelotii
- Foliage Colors
- Silver
- Height
- 6-12"
- Soil Type
- Alkaline Well Draining
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun Afternoon Shade
- Water Requirements
- Moderate
- Width
- 2-3'