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Anyone grow the American lotus?

15 years ago

You'd think that one is the easiest to grow, since its native, but I've killed about 3 of them. I think I should give up. I don't know what the problem is.

I've done fine with the Egyptian lotus and Mrs. Perry D Slocum, but I just can't seem to keep the American one alive.

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pondmaninal
15 years ago
I grew some from seeds around two years ago and I believed that they formed tubers but it is hard to tell as my nephew's dog ate them when I unpacked them last year.
catherinet
Original Author
15 years ago
Oh what a bummer pondmaninal!
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pondmaninal
15 years ago
Yep but this year, there no dog, no nephew, and we are in a house of our own. Time to start more seeds!
catherinet
Original Author
15 years ago
Sounds like a plan!

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