About This Plant
These brilliant red flowers, which open from the bottom to the top of the stem, attract hummingbirds, butterflies, and other pollinators to stream banks and rain gardens. The blooms last for several weeks, adding wonderful color to landscapes. While individual plants are short-lived and tend to behave as a biennial, lobelias readily self sow if the seed can contact soil and then grow quickly.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
While at first thought, it may seem like this plant’s name is in reference to the common songbird, it actually refers to the red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals. | All parts of this plant are considered poisonous and should not be consumed. | The root of this plant was believed to be a powerful love charm, especially for elderly women.
Alternate Names
Lobelia
