<i>Lobelia speciosa</i> 'Starship Blue' | Starship Blue Cardinal Flower
DESCRIPTION
Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue' is a captivating perennial that shines from mid-summer to early fall, typically from July to September. It features tall, slender spikes adorned with dense clusters of vibrant blue to violet flowers, each with a delicate, tubular shape and star-like flare. The lush, green foliage serves as a rich backdrop, making the vivid blooms stand out beautifully.
Native to southern Africa, Lobelia speciosa has been cultivated for its striking color and robust flowering performance. 'Starship Blue' was specifically selected for its elegant appearance and prolific blooms, adding vertical interest and a burst of color to garden beds, borders, or containers.
DESCRIPTION
Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue' is a captivating perennial that shines from mid-summer to early fall, typically from July to September. It features tall, slender spikes adorned with dense clusters of vibrant blue to violet flowers, each with a delicate, tubular shape and star-like flare. The lush, green foliage serves as a rich backdrop, making the vivid blooms stand out beautifully.
Native to southern Africa, Lobelia speciosa has been cultivated for its striking color and robust flowering performance. 'Starship Blue' was specifically selected for its elegant appearance and prolific blooms, adding vertical interest and a burst of color to garden beds, borders, or containers.
DESCRIPTION
Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue' is a captivating perennial that shines from mid-summer to early fall, typically from July to September. It features tall, slender spikes adorned with dense clusters of vibrant blue to violet flowers, each with a delicate, tubular shape and star-like flare. The lush, green foliage serves as a rich backdrop, making the vivid blooms stand out beautifully.
Native to southern Africa, Lobelia speciosa has been cultivated for its striking color and robust flowering performance. 'Starship Blue' was specifically selected for its elegant appearance and prolific blooms, adding vertical interest and a burst of color to garden beds, borders, or containers.
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Family: Campanulaceae
Height: 18 to 24 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Foliage color: Green
Flower color: Blue to violet
Bloom time: Summer to early fall
Light requirements: Full sun to part shade
Water requirements: Regular watering
Maintenance: Low; remove spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
Growing zone: USDA zones 3 to 8
Wildlife attractors: Hummingbirds, butterfliesThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
