Product Description

Easily grown in rich, humusy, medium wet to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Needs constant moisture. Will tolerate full sun in cool, northern climates, but otherwise appreciates part shade. Divide clumps in spring as needed. May self seed in optimum growing conditions, forming attractive colonies. Typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas. A clump-forming perennial which features light to dark blue, tubular, 2-lipped flowers with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip. Flowers arise from the upper leaf axils forming a dense terminal raceme atop stiff, unbranched, leafy stalks typically rising 2-3' tall. Finely-toothed, lance-shaped, light green leaves (to 5 inches long). Also sometimes commonly called Great Lobelia flower. Proper name: Lobelia siphilitica Hardiness Zone: 5

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #32246 in Lawn & Patio
• Brand: Hirts: Perennials; Shade

Features

• Shipping Date: Shipping begins March 1st
• Sized Shipped: Starter plants growing in 2x3 inch pots
• Flowering Time: Summer
• Light: Sun/Part Sun
• Height: 30-36 inches