Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Cardinal Flower) Butterfly Weed 'Francee' flowers lavender in late

'Francee' flowers lavender in late July and into August

Grow in average

'Hyperion' has very large

Very drought-tolerant

Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Cardinal Flower) Butterfly Weed 'Francee' flowers lavender in lateA bit more sun tolerant than the Red Lobelia, the blue spikes of this native flower appear in August and September with the same upright growth habit, but with a bushier shape. Growing 3 4' tall. The blue Lobelia likes a moist to average growing situation. Combines well with Eupatorium coelestinum, Chelone 'Hot Lips' and Carex plantaginea. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 9