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Herbaceous Perennial
Downy Lobelia
Herbaceous Perennial
Downy Lobelia
Lobelia puberula
Specifications
Plant Type:
Herb
Life Cycle:
Perennial
Foliage:
Deciduous
Height:
2 - 4 feet
Bloom Color:
Blue Purple
Bloom Time:
August September October
Sun Exposure:
Sun Part Sun
Soil Conditions:
Dry Moist
Spacing:
12 - 18 inches on center
Culture
Cut back stems in June to produce fuller plants.
Wildlife
Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
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