Heermann's Lotus
NameHeermann's Lotus
Species NameAcmispon heermannii
Common NameHeermann's Lotus
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Foliage Typecompound leaves, hairy
Height (cm)5
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesHairy stems and leaves, vibrant yellow and orange pea-like flowers, growing in sandy soil.
Description
This image depicts Heermann's Lotus, a low-growing herbaceous plant, not a traditional bonsai specimen. It features small, hairy, compound leaves and vibrant yellow, pea-like flowers, some with reddish-orange hues, growing directly in sandy soil. While not a bonsai, its natural upright growth could be conceptually aligned with an informal-upright style if it were a woody plant.
