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Foliage is striking before the flowers appear late in the summer. The contrast between the purple-bronze foliage and the scarlet red flower really makes this a stand-out!
| • | Partial Sun | 
| • | Cut Flower/Foliage | 
| • | Purple | 
| • | Summer | 
| • | Summer | 
| • | Moist | 
| • | July - September | 
Lobelia was named after the Flemish botanist Mathias de l'Obel (1538-1616).
A moisture loving perennial during the growing season, but needs good drainage when dormant.