Nelumbo lutea
American Lotus, Water Chinquapin, Yanquapin
Family: Nelumbonaceae Nelumbo
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 4A - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Yellow |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Wet |
| Landscape uses | Container, specimen |
| Height | 24" to 6' / 60cm to 1.80m |
| Spread | n/a |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Bloom attributes | Suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Brown, green |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Spreading or horizontal, upright or erect |
| Attributes and features | Attractive foilage, native to North America |