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Lobelia trigonocaulis

Forest Lobelia

Campanulaceae

Description:

A charming, low-growing groundcover up to 10 cm tall, with small rounded light-green leaves. It bears delicate purple and white flowers, often fragrant on warm days, on upright stems around 9 cm long. Ideal for understory plantings in shaded or semi-shaded gardens.

Special Features:

  • Flowers year-round

  • Great for rockeries, edging, and hanging baskets

  • Provides habitat for frogs

Natural Habitat:

Rainforest

Aspect:

Partial Sun/Shade

Soil/Conditions:

Adaptable, Moist

Tree/Shrub Height:

Attracts:

Bees, Insectivorous birds, Butterflies

Flower Colour:

Purple, Mauve, Blue

Regional ecosystem:

Lobelia trigonocaulis - Forest Lobelia

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