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Dunn's Lobelia

Lobelia Dunnii

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Overview

The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade to full sun exposure. This species boasts slender stems up to 18 inches tall, adorned with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Its standout feature are the striking, tubular blue-violet flowers that bloom prolifically in summer to early fall, offering a vibrant splash of color to rock gardens or as border plantings.

Sun Full, Half, ShadeWater LowZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Arid, Subtropical, Temperate
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — This species boasts slender stems up to 18 inches tall, adorned with narrow, lance-shaped leavesDunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade to full sun exposureDunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — Its standout feature are the strikingLobelia DunniiLobelia DunniiLobelia Dunnii+17

Culture

Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Low
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Campanulaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical, Temperate

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Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — The Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a delicate perennial herbaceous plant
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — This species boasts slender stems up to 18 inches tall, adorned with narrow, lance-shaped leaves
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it prefers partial shade to full sun exposure
Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia Dunnii) — Its standout feature are the striking
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Lobelia Dunnii
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