Hi Susan, Putting on my "invasive species committee" hat, I am immediately wary of any plant that is so "weedy". The best intentions to keep plants in containers are always just intentions. I personally would stay away from the plant. I put the question to the committee at our meeting today and no one had any definitive thoughts. I note that we are reviewing a large number of plants this winter. Nelumbo lutea did reach our radar screen as it is mentioned as invasive in MA and CT. We put the plants through a series of criteria so we do not depend on the other listings. Someone will be reviewing that plant. Good luck. Deb Lievens ----- Original Message ----- From: "Susan Hayward" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2005 4:23 PM Subject: lotus > I have an acquaintance in Durham who has a small farm pond covered with > approximately 200 lotus plants - all from one that she planted 3 years > ago. This one plant was one she ordered from Lilypons in MD she kept in > a 5 gallon tub and took inside each winter for years. She got tired of > doing that and threw it in the pond. Now she sees it as an invasive. > She has agreed to let me have a plant or two to put in a container > myself. Any caveats? > It is: Nelumbo, "Mrs. Perry D. Slocum" > Thanks, > Susan >