Lobelia laxiflora |
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Mexican Creeping Lobelia |
Description
A very showy, shrub-like perennial grows to 2'-3' tall. It spreads by underground rhizomes. Bright, tubular, orange-red, summer flowers with yellow-orange throats attract hummingbirds. It is drought tolerant once it's established but will thrive in wet soil (may become invasive then). It tolerates full sun to light shade.
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Orange, Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks
Special Uses
Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.