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Lobelia laxiflora

Mexican Creeping Lobelia

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

A very showy, shrub-like perennial grows to 2'-4' tall. Spreads by underground rhizomes. Bright tubular orange-red summer flowers with yellow-orange throats. Can tolerate low water conditions. Drought tolerant and a hummer attractor. Native of Southern AZ, Mexico and Central America at 4-5000' elevation. Thrives in wet soil but does not require it. This is the most tolerant of full sun sites.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Orange, Red

Flower Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Leaf Color

Green, Light Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low, Low, Extra in Summer

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.

Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.