Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia
Sierra Madre lobelia, Mexian cardinal flower
Lobelia Lobelia
L. laxiflora var. angustifolia - L. laxiflora var. angustifolia is a spreading, woody-based, rhizomatous, borderline hardy, deciduous perennial with upright stems bearing glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, shallowly toothed, dark green leaves and, from late spring into summer, semi-pendent, tubular, red flowers, yellow within.
Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia is: Deciduous
Spreading, Arching
Severe discomfort may result if ingested
Yellow, Red in Spring; Yellow, Red in Summer
Dark-green in Spring
Slugs Slugs
Crown rot Crown rot
Remove spent flower stems.
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia (Sierra Madre lobelia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Grow in deep, fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch or overwinter indoors.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia
Sierra Madre lobelia, Mexian cardinal flower
Lobelia Lobelia
L. laxiflora var. angustifolia - L. laxiflora var. angustifolia is a spreading, woody-based, rhizomatous, borderline hardy, deciduous perennial with upright stems bearing glossy, narrowly lance-shaped, shallowly toothed, dark green leaves and, from late spring into summer, semi-pendent, tubular, red flowers, yellow within.
Deciduous
Spreading, Arching
Severe discomfort may result if ingested
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Yellow, Red in Spring; Yellow, Red in Summer
Dark-green in Spring
Remove spent flower stems.
Semi-ripe cuttings
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Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia (Sierra Madre lobelia) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 1.2m after 2-5 years.
Coastal, City, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal
Grow in deep, fertile, moist soil in sun or partial shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch or overwinter indoors.
Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Alkaline, Neutral
Partial Shade, Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Soil types: | Loamy, Sandy | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Partial Shade, Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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