Lobelia Species
Lobeliapolyphylla

Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a)
Species: polyphylla (pol-ee-FIL-uh)

Synonym:Dortmanna polyphylla

Synonym:Lobelia axilliflora

Synonym:Lobelia hyssopifolia

Synonym:Lobelia ovata

Synonym:Rapuntium polyphyllum

Category

Alpines and Rock Gardens
Perennials
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Chartreuse/Yellow

Height

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow

Unknown

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Scarlet (dark red)

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Unknown

Soil pH requirements

5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Non-patented

Propagation Methods

By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored