Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Not Available
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Ponds
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
2-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose, Coral
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Lime Green, Sea Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, In Water, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires 4 to 8 inches of water above the soil line
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
20N–4.4P–16.6K at 20-d intervals
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Attracts
Beetles, Insects
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Promotes healthy skin, Provides herbal hair care
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antidiarrhoeal, Astringent, Cancer, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Resolvent, Stomachic, Tonic
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Leaves are used to wrap small parcels, Roasted seed is used as a coffee substitute, Root is used as a vegetable
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
NELUMBO nucifera
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
East Indian Lotus, Sacred Lotus
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
पवित्र कमल
Siberian peashrub
In German
Heiliges Lotus
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Lotus Sacré
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
loto sagrado
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
ιερή Lotus
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
Lotus sagrado
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Sacred Lotus
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
sacra Lotus
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Nymphaeaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Nelumbonaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sacred Lotus season is Summer and Fall and Siberian Peashrub season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sacred Lotus is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sacred Lotus is Neutral and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Sacred Lotus height is 30.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Sacred Lotus flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Hot Pink, Rose and Coral
Sacred Lotus leaf color: Lime Green and Sea Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Sacred Lotus and Siberian Peashrub include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sacred Lotus pruning is done Cut away fading foliage and Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sacred Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.