This easy to grow perennial has slender stems bearing glaucous blue-green leaves and clear blue flowers that are produced continuously in early and midsummer. Height 24 inches; spread 12 inches. A delight in the wild garden.
Growing up to 1m (3ft) high, this variable perennial species is native across most of the North American continent. Narrow flower spikes of intense red flowers are produced throughout the summer and into the fall.
Growing up to 2m (6ft) high and as wide, this perennial has large felted light grey-green leaves and impressive flower spiked covered in hooked red bloom, which are a particular favourite of humming birds. Given a sunny site with excellent drainage and room to grow, this lobelia will make an impact...
This plant is the result of a cross between Lobelia siphilitica and Lobelia cardinalis. It comes true from seed and can grow as tall as 1.5m (5ft), but most selected forms are more compact. The summer flowers, produced on narrow upright spikes, range in colour from violet purple to...
This native perennial plant produces several tall stems from a branched crown. It has dense blue to violet flowers from early to late summer. It reseeds generously.