Red Mexican Lobelia
Lobelia Laxiflora
Overview
Red Mexican Lobelia (Lobelia laxiflora) is a vibrant, tubular flowering perennial, reaching up to 3 feet in height. It showcases fiery red-orange blooms with a yellow throat. Hardy to USDA zones 7-11, it thrives in full sun to part shade and requires well-draining soil. Drought-tolerant once established, it blooms from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds. Space plants approximately 18 inches apart for optimal growth and visual impact.
Culture
- Sun
- Full, Half
- Water
- Low
- USDA zones
- 8–11
Shape & size
Classification
- Type
- Perennial
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Climate
- Arid, Subtropical, Temperate
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