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    • Photo of Lobelia laxiflora close-up, flower by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Also Known As

    • Lobelia mexicana
    • Mexican Cardinal Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 4'-8'

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

    3.5” pot | $14

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    Lobelia laxiflora plant details

    Lobelia laxiflora is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia laxiflora

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, cottage garden, long-blooming, rock garden, showy, spreading

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia laxiflora

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, clay, gritty, rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Sweet but TENDER perennial from Mexico, 2-3’ semi lax upright stems bear a continuous display of orange red tubular flowers with a pouting yellow bottom lip that are hummer candy! These bloom all winter in our cool greenhouse and our hummers seek them out during the gray months! Average garden soil…sun to part shade, needs moisture; hardy to about 25 degrees. USDA Z9

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Zn 7. Scarlet and yellow flowers. Full sun.

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    An extremely durable perennial for the mixed border, this Mexican native tosses red and orange, tubular flowers all summer to delight the hummingbirds. To 1-3 ft tall, spreading by underground rhizomes to forms clumps of red stems with attractive, narrow green leaves. Easy in sun to shade with average summer water. Dies back when temperatures drop into the low 20s and recovers easily at 10F, USDA zone 8.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Tubular orange & red flowers. Narrow short leaves

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    Gardening facts about Lobelia laxiflora plant

    How to Grow Lobelia laxiflora

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich
      • gritty

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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