Monopsis lutea

Also Known As

Gold Lobelia

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

8b-11

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Monopsis lutea plant details

Monopsis lutea is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer yellow flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Monopsis lutea

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow

GROWING CONDITIONS for Monopsis lutea

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

I wish I wasn't so lazy about propagating (and photographing) this very rare and beautiful "Golden Lobelia" from South Africa. It is so rare, I can't find mention of it anywhere (maybe you can). I have one in a 10 inch pot, where a mass of hanging 3 foot long stems bearing attractive, small, shiny evergreen leaves bursts into bloom around May- July with hundreds of bright canary yellow "lobelia flowers" almost obscuring the foliage. A lesser bloom continues for the rest of the summer. It's super easy and fast growing, and bugs don't bother it. Possibly it's frost sensitive so you might want to protect it in winter. P.S. It seems like it would make a good house plant.