Lotus 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum'

(Nelumbo 'Mrs. Perry D. Slocum')

Pronunciation:	Neigh-LUM-bow
Alternative botanical names:	none
Alternative common names:	Lotus
Family:	Nymphaeaceae
Native to:	China
USDA zones:	4-11
Sunset zones:	all zones
Hardy to:	unknown
Exposure:	full sun
Water:	aquatic plant
Height x width:	4 feet high
Flowers in:	Summer
Colors:	pink and yellow bicolor
Fragrance:	fragrant
Additional comments:	Mrs. Perry D. Slocum is a changeable lotus. It changes color gradually from pink on its first day to yellow tinged with pink on its third day. This photo was taken on the flower's third (and final) day.