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    Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers'

    Also Known As

    • Lobelia speciosa 'Ruby Slippers'

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 10"-18"

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers' plant details

    Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts bees and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 10 IN - 18 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: red blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers'

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Back by popular demand, Thurman's ruby red is always a sellout. ZONE 5

    By: Arrowhead Alpines

    Gardening facts about Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers' plant

    How to Grow Lobelia x speciosa 'Ruby Slippers'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • hummingbirds

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 2'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Width: 3'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Width: 4'-8'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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