Fan Lobelias
Lobelia speciosa
Description
Speciosa Lobelias are hybrids of L. cardinalis x L. fulgens x L. siphilitica . These lobelias generally have the hardier caracteristics of cardinalis and sphilitica and some of the foliage caracteristics of L. fulgen. There are many very nice selections with flowers that range in color from bright blue to brilliant reds to a beautiful salmon with foliage often accented in burgandy, purple or red. Iresistable to humming birds. Most grow 18'' to 36'' tall and 12'' wide. Grow in full sun to filtered sun in miost soil to water 3'' deep. Zone 4 - 6 and up depending on selection.
- Botanical Name
- Lobelia speciosa
- Height
- 20-28"
- Width
- 18"
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun Partial Sun Filtered Sun Afternoon Shade
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer Mid Summer Late Summer Fall
- Bloom Colors
- Red