Red Leafed Lobelia / Queen Victoria

Lobelia speciosa


Description

Like Lobelia cardinalis, fulgens has bright red flowers but with dark red foliage instead of the green leaves of cardinalis. Grow in full sun to part shade in miost soil to water 2'' deep. Height 12 - 36'', spread 12 - 18'' .  Unlike cardinalis it does not overwinter well in the pond. Mulch in the perennial bed for winter.  Zone 6

Botanical Name
Lobelia speciosa
Height
2' -2'8"
Width
10' - 14"
Sun Exposure
Full Sun Partial Sun
Bloom Colors
Red
Foliage Colors
Purple
Water Requirements
Moderate