{"product_id":"purple-lotus","title":"Purple Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003e3 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurple Lotus is a beautiful aquatic perennial grown for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge fragrant purple to pink-purple flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e and decorative round leaves that float above the water. It is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003egarden ponds, water features, large tubs, and ornamental containers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The flowers attract \u003cstrong\u003ebees and other pollinators\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the seeds, leaves, rhizomes, and flowers have traditional culinary and medicinal uses. 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