2-4' tall. In early spring this gorgeous North American native forms deep green rosettes, which produce tall green to burgundy-tinted stems with alternate lance-shaped leaves. Long tubular scarlet flower spikes are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies because each tube has a pool of nectar at its base.
Habitat loss and thoughtless picking can spell disaster for this plant in the wild. Considered a short-lived perennial, Lobelia will naturalize beautifully and reseed year after year, depending on its seeds for survival. Healthy plants can produce several thousand seeds per stem, which will germinate well only on damp open ground.
Plant along the riverbank and streambed, edges of bog, in the perennial border or in the meadow. Once established it is absolutely stunning. Best planted in light shade to full sun in consistently moist soil. Mulch to reduce weed competition in the first year. Z3. Maine Grown. (bare-root crowns)
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