Gerard Lobelia

Gerard Lobelia
	Gerard lobelia ( Lobelia × gerardii )
Systematics
	Euasterids II
Order :	Astern-like (Asterales)
Family :	Bellflower family (Campanulaceae)
Subfamily :	Lobelioideae
Genre :	Lobelia ( Lobelia )
Type :	Gerard Lobelia
Scientific name
	Lobelia × gerardii
	Chabanne & Goujon ex Sauv.

The Gerard lobelia ( Lobelia × gerardii ) is a species of the genus Lobelia ( Lobelia ).

features

The Gerard lobelia is a short-lived herbaceous plant that reaches heights of 75 to 100 centimeters. The leaves, which are often red, are up to 10 centimeters long and broadly lanceolate to elliptical. The crown is colored purple-violet.

The flowering period extends from August to September.

use

The Gerard lobelia is widely used as an ornamental plant for summer borders. She has been in culture since 1893.

supporting documents

Eckehart J. Jäger, Friedrich Ebel, Peter Hanelt, Gerd K. Müller (eds.): Rothmaler - excursion flora from Germany. Volume 5: Herbaceous ornamental and useful plants . Spectrum Academic Publishing House, Berlin Heidelberg 2008, ISBN 978-3-8274-0918-8 , p. 539 .

Web links

Commons : Lobelia × speciosa - Gerard lobelia