You may have heard that Lobelias are annuals, but these particular Lobelia plants are perennials that can be seen growing along stream beds and in the wetlands of the southern United States. Attracting hummingbirds, bees and butterflies, as well as other beneficial insects, many gardeners plant Lobelias near water features in their yard or en masse for maximum visual impact.
Perennial Lobelia, pronounced lo-BEE-lee-uh, is sometimes called Cardinal Flower, due to its striking red, delicate-looking flowers. The flowers are unusual, having three larger petals at the bottom of the blossom with two slimmer, wing-like petals opposite, on the top of the blossom. The whole blossom is unusual and therefore of extreme interest. Lobelia enjoys very moist to wet environments and are perfect for that damp shady corner where you can’t grow anything else.
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