Nelumbo nucifera — dwarf lotus, shipped as a dormant lotus tuber. High Noon is one of the first flowers to open every summer! The bright cheerful yellow color of this lotus will remind you of noon on a sunny day! The flowers are held extremely high above the dark green leaves which make it especially nice to see from a distance. Perfect for sitting on your patio table - the dwarf size is also perfect for display on an apartment balcony. At a glance Flower color: Light Yellow Flower type: Single or Few Petals, less than 20 petals Plant height: Small, 18"-24" Container: 12" and wider, 8"-14" deep As a dwarf lotus, this one settles at 2 to 12 inches of water over the crown once established — start a new tuber under 2 to 4 inches and raise the level as it pushes aerial leaves, with the growing tip left uncovered. Pot size, soil and the rest of the method are in the lotus planting instructions. Browse more yellow lotus or see every bowl and miniature lotus we carry.