Russian Princess lobelia
Lobelia speciosa 'Russian Princess'
USDA zones5 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate or wet soil
Size1.5 to 2.5 feet tall1.5 to 2.5 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Bloom color
- Magenta
Garden uses
Notes
'Russian Princess' lobelia (Lobelia speciosa 'Russian Princess') is a perennial for rain gardens and annual beds. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average to wet soil. Magenta flowers open from mid to late summer and into early autumn. It grows 18 to 30 inches tall and wide, so give it room to spread.
Pairs well with Karl Foerster feather reed grass, Autumn fern, and Ornamental onion.