Dunn's Lobelia

Carried by 6 nurseries

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Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Plant description

Dunn's Lobelia (Lobelia dunnii) is a native perennial herb that grows in Southern California, primarily in the South Coast Range, the South Coast and Transverse Range regions. It tends to grow in falls and moist cliffs, at elevations from 0-3000 feet.

Plant overview

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

3 ft Tall

Color

Lavender

Flowering season

Summer, Fall

Special uses

Deer resistant

Landscaping information

Sun

Full Sun, Partial Shade, Deep Shade

Water

High

Ease of care

Moderate

Soil drainage

Fast

Soil description

Prefers moist, well draining soil.

Propagation

For propagating by seed: No treatment.

Natural setting

Site type

Falls and moist cliffs

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Wetland-Riparian

Wildlife supported

Hummingbirds

Caterpillars

Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

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Spotted Cut-Worm

Xestia c-nigrum

Alternative names

Common names:

Dunn's Lobelia

Sources

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