American lotus plants are showstopping natives,' says John Peitsmeyer, water garden expert and current president of the Heart of Texas Water Garden and Pond Society. 'They have large flowers that ...

and American lotus (Nelumbo lutea). The former is a pink flower, the latter is yellow one. While these stunning pond flowers are often showcased in botanical gardens for public admiration ...

Amidst the soft chirping of birds and stridulation of insects, mist lifts to reveal a tranquil pond with pink and white lotus flowers at a swish villa in Phuket. Despite the picture of calm it ...