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