Commmon Name:
Perennial lobelia
Scientific Name:
Lobelia richardii
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Evelyn's Notes:
This is a perennial lobelia that does not set seeds. For you this means a longer better blooming season.
Growth Habits:
Eventually you may find that your flowers have all turned brown. The way to clean the plant is to give it a light haircut, let it re-bud and come back into bloom. Cut it back hard at least once a year. Often a plant like this will do best the second year. You may divide and repot or plant in the ground.
Shade/Sun:
Lobelias like full sun to part bright shade along the coast and part sun inland.
Feeding and Watering:
.Lobelias take plenty of water on a daily basis, (especially these large plants). You can repot them into something larger if needed. Fertilize like any other basket. Use liquid feed every two weeks.
Flower/Foliage Color(s):
Flowers are small and white or blue.
Season(s) Carried at Weidners:
Spring/Summer
Container or ground?
They’re great fillers in front of planters or in baskets or containers.
Particular Pests:
The links below are to the instructions we give out at the nursery. This page contains additional and expanded information.
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