Re: [SG] Lobelia "Ruby Slippers"

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• Subject: Re: [SG] Lobelia "Ruby Slippers"
• From: B* S* <B*@HSC.EDU>
• Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 09:10:35 -0400

>I'd like to use red lobelia in a spot against a north facing wall. I
>think I can provide the moisture it needs but was wondering if that would
>be enough light. I presently have monarda there and while it will bloom,
>the growth is floppier than I want.

My guess is that if Monardas are floppy in this place, Lobelia and
Filipendula would not be happy and would probably produce only scanty
bloom.  Both seem to like moist soil and full or partial sun.  Monardas are
much more shade-tolerant than either of the other genera.

Bill Shear
Department of Biology
Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
(804)223-6172
FAX (804)223-6374
email<bills@hsc.edu>

• References:
  • Lobelia "Ruby Slippers"
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