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Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba'

Also Known As

  • White Cardinal Flower

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 3'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 4a-9a

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Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba' plant details

Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: long-blooming, woodland garden

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba'

USDA Zones: 4a - 9a
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Showy spikes of white tubular blooms on stems up to 3′ tall, with dark green leaves. Blooms from Summer into Fall and grows best when given shade from the hot sun. Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds, and is deer and rabbit resistant.

Gardening facts about Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba' plant

How to Grow Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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