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    • Photo of Lobelia excelsa flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials

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    Buy Lobelia excelsa

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 5'
    • W: 5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

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    Lobelia excelsa plant details

    Lobelia excelsa is a fast-growing broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia excelsa

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 5 FT wide, 5 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer
    Uses: easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia excelsa

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A huge & showy Lobelia from Chile, this rare perennial grows 5’ tall & almost as wide. All Summer long it bears tall spikes of large, arching, tubular, scarlet-red flowers, loved by hummingbirds. Rich soil is best. Easy & fast.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Lobelia excelsa plant

    How to Grow Lobelia excelsa

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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