Lobelia siphilitica (blue cardinal flower) has stunning spikes of beautiful lavender-blue flowers on light green foliage.  It flowers from August to September  just as some of the other pond plants are starting to fade, and is a great source of nectar for bees late in the season.  The unfortunate name is derived from the fact that it was used to treat syphilis!

Please note these may be cut back from May onwards, to remove the dominant central stem and encourage thicker bushier growth or to prevent the stems breaking in transit.

Lobelia after Matthias de Lobel plant collector and botanical author

Height: 60-90cm

Spread: 30cm

Planting position: Marginal plant up to 5cm full sun or partial shade.

Form: 9cm in pots