Lobelia laxiflora, Lobelia mexicana

Mexican Cardinal Flower, Mexican Lobelia
Family: Campanulaceae
Origin: Central America, Mexico
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Subtropical, cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short time

Because the Lobelia laxiflora can thrive with occasional watering, it makes a good choice for xeriscape, or low-water-use, gardens. Lobelia laxiflora's blossoms also attract hummingbirds and bumblebees.

Similar plants:

Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)
Lobelia erinus (Bellflower)
Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower )
Lobelia sp. (Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed,Cardinal Flower)
Lobelia tupa (Devil's Tobacco, Tupa)
Lobelia x gerardii (Hybrid Lobelia)

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Link to this plant:

https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/lobelia_laxiflora.htm