lobelias

Cardinal flower relatives

Lobelias are flowering plants with tubular, lipped blossoms, typically in vivid blues, reds, or purples.

They range from low-growing border plants to tall perennials.

Many species contain toxic alkaloids historically used in folk medicine: The lobelias along the path attracted hummingbirds all summer.

gardening

bedding

Materials covering a mattress

pots · windowbox · annuals · perennials · seedlings · transplanting · propagation · cultivar · hybrid · soil

flower

blue

Primary color; also sad

nectar · pollination · inflorescence · corolla · tubular · scarlet · trailing · spikes · fan · cascade

ornamental

decorative

Serving to beautify

rockery · trailing · cascade · patio · terrace · waterside · poolside · specimen · display · arrangements

wildflower

meadow

Grassy field for grazing

streambank · woodland · habitat · pollinators · ecosystem · biodiversity · conservation · endemic · naturalized · roadside

color

blue

Primary color; also sad

  • violetSmall five-petaled wildflower
  • purpleHue between crimson and azure
  • scarletBright orangish-red color

crimson · red · white · pink · cobalt · sapphire · vivid · brilliant · intense · bright

Opposites
plant morphology and growth habit

lobeliassunflowers

Large yellow composite blooms

dahlias · hollyhocks · delphiniums · cannas · elephant ears

garden design role

lobeliastopiary

Shaped shrub sculpture

ornamental trees · Japanese maples · magnolias

Family

lobelia

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G