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Lobelia ×speciosa
Lobelia ×speciosa Sweet (pro sp.)
Hybrid Cardinal Flower
Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)
Synonym(s):
USDA Symbol: LOSP2
USDA Native Status: L48 (N), CAN (N)
The hybrid formula of this natural hybrid is Lobelia cardinalis × L. siphilitica.
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb
Fruit Type: Capsule
Size Notes: Up to about 3 inches tall.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: Red , Pink , PurpleBloom Time: Jul , Aug , Sep
Bloom Notes: Lavender to pink to red.
Distribution
USA: CO , IL , IN , KS , MO , OKCanada: ON
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Lobelia ×speciosa in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Lobelia ×speciosa in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Lobelia ×speciosa
Metadata
Record Modified: 2022-11-14Research By: Joseph A. Marcus