"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Dating back to ancient Chinese civilizations and remaining culturally relevant today, the lotus is a ...

A pink petal palooza is flourishing in D.C. — but in July, it’s not for cherry blossoms. Blooming lotus flowers and water lilies are drawing crowds of visitors to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens in ...

The sacred lotus flower is an aquatic perennial plant that typically blooms vibrant petals of pink and white shades. It is one of the most beautiful plants to look at, but the lotus flower thrives in ...

A three-day celebration of D.C.’s other famous flowers — the lotuses and water lilies that dot the 700 acres of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens — kicks off Friday. This year, the theme is on the art of the ...

HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture--Early morning visitors can beat the heat while enjoying eye-opening views of lotus flowers in various hues at a sprawling garden here. Six varieties, including the ancient ...

One highlight to these hot, swampy days of summer: The Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens’ lotus flowers and water lilies are in full bloom, adding vibrant splashes of pink, yellow, purple, and white to the ...

Syracuse, N.Y. -- Dai-Duong Ton-That and his family have a secret on the city's North Side. This secret bears fruit: plums and nectarines, currants and gooseberries, two kinds of persimmons and up to ...

One of California's most beautiful gardens is filled with exotic plants, captivating views, and architectural elements that ...

Visitors tour around Zhuozheng Garden in Suzhou city, Jiangsu province, Aug 16, 2016. End of summer is the best time to appreciate lotus flowers in Suzhou, one of the most visited cities in Southern ...

It’s mid-July, which means the lotus flowers are in bloom at the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. Hundreds of perfect, pink petals cover the ponds at the national park. Lotus take root at the bottom of ...

Sherri Gordon, CLC is a certified professional life coach, author, and journalist covering health and wellness, social issues, parenting, and mental health. She also has a certificate of completion ...

The lotus flower, scientifically known as Nelumbo nucifera, has been used in various cultures for centuries. Beyond its aesthetic and spiritual value, the lotus flower offers health benefits due to ...