Lobelia Species, Downy Lobelia

Lobeliapuberula

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a)
Species
puberula (pub-ER-uh-luh)
Synonym
Dortmanna puberula
Rapuntium puberulum
Other Details
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Eatonton, Georgia

Merryville, Louisiana

Swansea, Massachusetts

New Milford, New Jersey

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Eatonton, GA | October 2014 | positive

I got a downy lobelia, from a local nursery, and planted it in my bog garden, it seems a bit leggy, probably from insufficient light, wil...Read More

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Swansea, MA (Zone 6b) | November 2010 | positive

This is a lovely but unassuming flower. The description here says it is pink or white, but my plant grew purple flowers and all other pho...Read More

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