Lobelia x gerardii

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A hybrid between Lobelia cardinalis and Lobelia siphilitica. This is a showy and dependable edging plant that is categorized as a perennial. Thick stems grow violet-purple flowered racemes.

Prefers moist, rich soil and will continue to self-sow once established.

Similar plants:

• Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
• Lobelia erinus (Bellflower)
• Lobelia laxiflora, Lobelia mexicana (Mexican Cardinal Flower, Mexican Lobelia)
• Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower )
• Lobelia sp. (Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed,Cardinal Flower)
• Lobelia tupa (Devil's Tobacco, Tupa)