Lobelia Perennial Red. These varietes are mainly used in bedding displays and hanging baskets. The foliage is a handsome rich green to sometimes dark reddish purple.
This selection has a full well-branched uniform habit. Although it will grow in almost any sunny or partially sunny spot perennial lobelia likes to have its feet wet so its the perfect choice for low spots in your landscape that collect water after a rain. Upright clump of deep purple foliage.
Hardy perennial with red flowers and an upright growth habit.
An equally delightful species is Lobelia tupa which produces dark bright red flowers on tall spikes at the same time. Lobelia speciosa Vulcan Red. Perennial lobelias are useful for difficult wet locations in full sun or partial shade. Perennial Lobelia also comes in shades of pink and blue with the same showy spike flowers but with deep green foliage.