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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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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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