Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Blau'

Also Known As

Lobelia speciosa 'Fan Blue'

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-30"
W: 12"-24"

planting zones

6a-10b

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Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Blau' plant details

Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Blau' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Blau'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 30 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: award-winning, border plant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Blau'

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

'Fan Blue' is a compact plant with strong stems sporting blue flowers with dark blue centres and purple-blue edges. The Fan Series typically has an earlier bloom time than the species beginning in midsummer and continuing into fall. Deadhead for rebloom. Lobelia is an excellent border plant for average to moist locations and is a hummingbird and butterfly magnet. Winner of the Fleuroselect Gold Medal.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Blue-violet flowers. Tall green foliage.

By: Little Prince of Oregon

This award-winning cultivar has beautifully colored flowers. They are dark blue in the throat and purple blue towards the edge. The upright flower spikes get to be 2-1/2 feet tall. The plant has fresh green leaves and stays compact. It begins blooming in July and continues for months into fall. Great cut flower! Hummingbird favorite!