"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 ...

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 ...

One of D.C.'s favorite summer flower traditions, the Lotus and Water Lily Festival, is returning to Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens. The festival celebrates the peak blooming period of the lotus and water ...

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 picture-perfect lotus flowers at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens reached peak bloom over the holiday weekend, according to NPS Program Manager of Visitor Services Vince Vaise, but there’s still ...

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 ...

The veteran horticulturist loves to stand out from the crowd by experimenting with emerging crops to corner a niche market before the masses follow suit. “I have always been attracted to the idea of ...