The Lotus: Know It and Grow It

Author: Kelly Billing, Paula Bile
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9780979473203
Published on: 2008-01
Hardcover

The Lotus thoroughly covers everything about the aquatic lotus (botanical name, Nelumbo), including cultivation, landscape uses, cultural traditions, resources, and a guide for gardeners. It is packed with over 110 beautiful color photographs. The major emphasis of the book is how to grow lotus, but it also provides a complete lotus portrait covering many other perspectives, such as historical, religious, scientific, and historical. The Lotus is perfect for growers, as well as those who want to appreciate and learn more about this captivating world-famous aquatic plant. 2009 Bronze Medal winner in the Living Now Book Awards for gardening books