| Common Name | Lobelia |
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| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Lobelia |
| species | cardinalis |
| Plant Type | Perennial |
| US Patent # | PP19844 |
| EU Grant # | -- |
| Bloom Time | July, August |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Foliage Color | Lime, Yellow |
| Dormancy | Winter |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Growth Habit | Upright, Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| How Different? | Gold foliage. |
| Landscape Value | Accent, mass, summer color, mixed beds, borders, near streams or ponds. |
| Most Active Growing Season | Summer |
| Persistence | Deciduous |
| Size (HT/W/FL HT) | 12" / 15" / 24" |
| Soil (Garden) | Average, keep moist, likes peat. |
| Water (Garden) | Prefers to be kept moist in the garden. |
| Special Uses | Deep South, Hummingbird Attractor, Pollinator Attractor |
| Comments | Low maintenance. |
Lobelia ‘Golden Torch’
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*** PLEASE NOTE ***
This plant is no longer for sale directly from TERRA NOVA® Nurseries. However, it may still be available through one of our Licensees or Retail Sources. |
A fabulous combination of gold foliage and bright red flowers. A show stopper. In spring and early summer the bright gold foliage stands out boldly. The brilliant scarlet two-lipped flowers are a bonus from July to September.
USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3-9
Size (HT/W/FL HT): 12″ / 15″ / 24″
Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Time(s): July, August
| Water (Greenhouse) | Dry slightly between waterings. |
| EC | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| pH | 5.6 – 6.8 |
| Fertility Needs | 150 – 200 ppm |
| Notes | — |
| Finish Time to 4″ | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Finish Time to Gallon | — |
| Day Length for Flowering | Day Neutral |
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