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Lotus Vine 'Amazon Sunset' (Lotus maculatus): Exotic Trailing Flowers

Lotus vine 'Amazon Sunset', also called parrot's beak, is a tender perennial with fine, silvery-green, needle-like leaves and stunning, curved, beak-shaped flowers in shades of orange, red, and yellow. It trails gracefully from containers and hanging baskets.

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Botanical Profile

Family:Papilionaceae
Genus:Lotus
Species:maculatus
Cultivar:Amazon Sunset

Native to the Canary Islands, this plant prefers full sun, well-drained soil, and cool nights. It's grown as an annual in most climates, perennial in zones 9-11. Excellent for hanging baskets, window boxes, and cascading over walls. Attracts hummingbirds.

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