Common Name | Lobelia |
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Family | Campanulaceae |
Genus | Lobelia |
species | cardinalis |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP19844 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | July, August |
Flower Color | Red |
Foliage Color | Lime, Yellow |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | Gold foliage. |
Landscape Value | Accent, mass, summer color, mixed beds, borders, near streams or ponds. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 15" / 24" |
Soil (Garden) | Average, keep moist, likes peat. |
Water (Garden) | Prefers to be kept moist in the garden. |
Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
Comments | Low maintenance. |
Lobelia ‘Golden Torch’
*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
A fabulous combination of gold foliage and bright red flowers. A show stopper. In spring and early summer the bright gold foliage stands out boldly. The brilliant scarlet two-lipped flowers are a bonus from July to September.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 15″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): July, August
Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
EC | 1.0 – 1.5 |
pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
Notes | — |
Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |