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    Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot'

    Also Known As

    • Lobelia speciosa 'Fan Red'
    • Fan Red Cardinal Flower

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 6a-9b

    Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot' plant details

    Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer red flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: campanulaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: red blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot'

    USDA Zones: 6a - 9b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Upright perennial, 2’ stems rise from narrow basal clumps in summer and sport lots of brilliant red flowers (can you stay hummer frenzy?!), A sunny spot in moist to wet soil will make this happy! Easy to grow. USDA Z6

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Gardening facts about Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot' plant

    How to Grow Lobelia x speciosa 'Fan Tiefrot'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • red

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly sun
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