Lobelia angulata 'Treadwellii'
A mat-forming, evergreen perennial to 6cm tall, with red-tinted stems that spread and root down freely. In spring and late summer, a mass of star-shaped white flowers, sometimes with purple streaks are produced; these are followed by spherical red-purple berries 4mm across. Good for groudcover in damp soil but has the potential to become a nuisance
Size
Ultimate height
Up to 10cmTime to ultimate height
1–2 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Poorly–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Purple | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Purple | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | Red Purple | ||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered Hardiness
H4Botanical details
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Matforming
- Potentially harmful
- Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. Pets: Harmful if eaten, skin irritant. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Lobelia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy 2-lipped flowers that may be solitary or in racemes or panicles
- Name status
Unresolved
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, loamy, reliably moist soil in partial shade
Propagation
Propagate by division at any time of year
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Rock garden
- Ground cover
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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