Lobelia Starship Blue AE20235541

Flowers early and abundantly in nearly true-blue blooms

Starship? Blue may be going where no Lobelia has gone before: it flowers early and abundantly and exhibits a uniform, controlled habit and improved branching.

This cardinal flower’s sturdy spires brimming with butterfly-shaped, very nearly true-blue blooms aloft vibrant green foliage produce a powerful impact in a small space. Its stunning appearance and columnar form make it a popular choice for a garden border, but it mixes well with annuals and perennials. The flowers are also a fun addition to cut bouquets.

This sun lover prefers higher temperatures, humidity, and moist soils, so in dryer areas a little shade doesn’t hurt, and if you keep them well watered, you will be well rewarded with a long-lasting, lively display that attracts butterflies and bees from early summer through mid-fall.

(P)Pkt of 20 seeds

Genus:Lobelia
Species:speciosa
Variety:’Starship Scarlet’
Item Form:(P)?Pkt of 20 seeds
Zone:6 – 10
Bloom Start to End:Mid Summer – Mid Fall
Habit:Upright
Seeds Per Pack:20
Plant Height:20 in – 24 in
Plant Width:8 in – 12 in
Additional Characteristics:Butterfly Lovers,?Flower,?Hummingbird Lovers
Bloom Color:Blue
Foliage Color:Medium Green
Light Requirements:Full Sun
Moisture Requirements:Moist,? well-drained
Soil Tolerance:Normal,? loamy
Uses:Containers,?Beds,?Border