Downy Lobelia (Lobelia puberula)
In Store Pickup Only
Spring Plant
This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
A species that is uncommon in cultivation. Flowers are similar to great blue lobelia, but plants are more tolerant of average conditions and even short dry spells. Good for late season blooms.
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic
Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam, Sandy Loam
Height: 3’-5’
Bloom Color: Light Blue
Bloom Time: Aug-Oct
Root Type: ?
Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Flowers are known to attract one species of short tongued bee but likely attract butterflies and hummingbirds like their close relatives (cardinal flower and great blue lobelia).
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