Ruby Slippers lobelia

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'Ruby Slippers' lobelia (Lobelia 'Ruby Slippers') is a perennial for pollinator gardens, cottage gardens, and rain gardens. It is hardy to USDA zone 3, or down to -40°F (-40°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. Ruby to dark red flowers open in late summer and early autumn. They attract butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and birds. Deer tend to pass it by.

Pairs well with Spotted joe-pye weed, Royal fern, and Hummingbird sweet pepperbush.