Lobelia hybrid
(sold as Laguna Pink)
Family: Campanulaceae
Synonym: Lobelia
Native to: Garden Origin
Plant
Type: annual
Form: pendent
Max height: 1.75 feet
Max width: 1.75 feet
Flower
magenta/purple, red, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: part shade, sun
Landscape use: container
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zone: zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: +20 to +30 °F
Water: moist, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant
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Of the 436 species of Lobelia, many are cultivated. Lobelia is a member of the Campanulaceae family that flower spring, summer, or fall. They grow in Zones 3-10 to 1-2 feet tall; Lobelia tupa can get to 6 ½ feet in height. They do best with regular watering. Both birds and butterflies come to this plant for nectar.
Lobelia attracts Danaus plexippus, MONARCH, Papilio rutulus, WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL, and Vanessa cardui, PAINTED LADY.
Lobelia cardinalis attracts Phoebis sennae, CLOUDLESS SULPHUR.
