Lobelia laxiflora – Firecracker Plant
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Lobelia laxiflora – Firecracker Plant
A stunning and nearly ever-blooming perennial, Lobelia laxiflora earns its common name with a spectacular display of slender, tubular orange-red flowers that blaze like firecrackers from spring through fall — and nearly year-round in coastal gardens. An exceptional hummingbird magnet, it brings constant movement and color to borders and containers. Tough and adaptable, it tolerates drought, deer, and even boggy conditions, making it one of the most versatile and rewarding perennials for California gardens.
Key Features:
- Perennial; upright spreading habit
- Deer and drought tolerant; tolerates boggy conditions and coastal exposure
- Vivid orange-red tubular blooms; nearly ever-blooming in coastal areas, spring–fall elsewhere
- Exceptional hummingbird magnet
- Excellent cut flower
- Excellent for borders, containers, and coastal gardens
Growing Details:
Height: 18–24 in | Spread: 18–24 in
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade | Water: Moderate to Moist
Bloom time: Spring–Fall (nearly year-round coastal) | Bloom color: Orange-red
USDA Hardiness Zone: 9–11
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