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Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 5'-6'
  • W: 4'-6'

planting zones

  • 7b-10a

1 gallon | $24

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Lobelia 'Bruce Wakefield' plant details

Lobelia 'Bruce Wakefield' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with blue and green foliage. In fall and summer orange, red and yellow flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia 'Bruce Wakefield'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous blue and green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 5 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: orange, red and yellow blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, rare, showy, unique

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia 'Bruce Wakefield'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular - occasional
Resistant to: deer, heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Of uncertain origin but certainly a VERY COOL plant, this baby sends upright stems 5-6’ high in clumps eventually 4-6’ wide…topped with lipped, tubular, candy corn red and orange flowers summer till frost – hummer crack! Full sun, well drained, fertile soil…occasional water, deer resistant. Rarely offered! 1 Gallon pot
Tall growing Lobelia with yellow and orange flowers. Cut back in fall. Totally amazing!

Gardening facts about Lobelia 'Bruce Wakefield' plant

How to Grow Lobelia 'Bruce Wakefield'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular - occasional
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • blue
  • Flower Color

    • red
    • orange
    • yellow
  • Wildlife

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

    • fall
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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