Common Name | Lobelia |
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Family | Campanulaceae |
Genus | Lobelia |
species | siphilitica |
Plant Type | Perennial |
US Patent # | PP15263 |
EU Grant # | -- |
Bloom Time | July, August |
Flower Color | Purple |
Foliage Color | Green |
Dormancy | Winter |
Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
Growth Habit | Clumping |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Hardiness Zone | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
How Different? | -- |
Landscape Value | Summer color, mixed beds, borders, near streams or ponds. |
Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
Persistence | Deciduous |
Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 18" / 16" / 19" |
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 | -- |
Lobelia ‘Lilac Candles’
*** 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. |
Here's a special selection of Lobelia siphilitica with amazingly dwarf habit and huge congested heads of lilac flowers. Combine with pastel oranges and gold for an attractive effect. A new color and form for perennial Lobelia.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 6-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 18″ / 16″ / 19″
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″ | 3 – 5 weeks |
Finish Time to Gallon | — |
Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |