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Lobelia laxiflora (Mexican Lobelia)
Lobelia laxiflora (Mexican Lobelia)
📦 Shipping is charged at real carrier rates.We don’t mark up shipping—costs reflect distance from our nursery and careful plant packing.
🌱 6-plant minimum per order — mix & match any varieties
📦 Ships in a 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot — well-rooted & ready to plant
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Mexican Lobelia is a long-blooming perennial known for its vivid red-orange flowers and strong appeal to hummingbirds. Native to Mexico, Lobelia laxiflora has slender green foliage and spreads gradually by underground runners, forming loose, natural-looking colonies rather than tight clumps.
The tubular flowers are highly visible and bloom over a long season, especially in warm climates. Once established, this plant is well adapted to dry, low-nutrient soils and performs reliably with minimal care. Its informal habit makes it a good fit for naturalistic plantings where movement and wildlife value are priorities.
WHY GARDENERS LOVE IT
- Bright red-orange tubular flowers
- Excellent hummingbird plant
- Long bloom period
- Tolerant of dry, lean soils once established
- Spreads gently by underground runners
- Well suited to warm-climate gardens
HOW IT GROWS
- Plant type: Deciduous or herbaceous perennial
- Sun: Full sun to light shade
- Soil: Well-drained, low-fertility soils
- Water: Low to moderate once established
- Hardiness: USDA Zones 7–10
- Growth habit: Upright to arching, spreading by subterranean runners
SIZE & BLOOM
- Height × Width: ~2 ft. × 1.5 ft.
- Flower color: Red-orange
- Bloom time: Late spring through summer (often extended in warm climates)
- Wildlife value: Hummingbirds
PLANTING TIPS
- Plant in full sun for best flowering
- Allow room for slow, natural spreading
- Water regularly during the first growing season
- Avoid rich soils or heavy fertilization
CARE MADE EASY
- Cut back spent stems to encourage fresh growth
- Divide or thin runners if plants spread beyond desired areas
- Cut back in late fall or early spring
- Minimal supplemental water once established
BEST USES
- Hummingbird gardens
- Dry or low-input landscapes
- Natural and informal borders
- Warm-climate perennial beds
- Pollinator-focused plantings
HOW TO KNOW IT’S RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose Mexican Lobelia if you:
- Want a reliable hummingbird plant
- Garden in a warm climate
- Prefer plants that handle dry, lean soils
- Like a natural, spreading growth habit
POT SIZE: 2⅜” square x 3¾” deep band pot
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What to Expect With Your Plants
What size plants will I receive?
Most plants ship in 2 3/8” x 3 3/4” band pots—ideal for healthy root growth.
Top growth varies by variety and season, but every plant arrives well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to plant.
Grown naturally without artificial heat or lights, our plants are hardy, adaptable, and ready to thrive in real garden conditions.
When will my plants ship?
We schedule plant orders based on your area’s average last frost date and when each plant is truly ready to ship. You’ll receive an email with your estimated ship date once your order is scheduled.
Orders ship Monday–Wednesday via UPS or USPS (2–3 day service), so your plants arrive before the weekend and spend less time in transit. Shipping begins in spring—usually mid-April—when weather and plant health align, so your plants arrive strong, well-rooted, and ready to thrive.
Do you guarantee your plants?
We stand behind our plants and our packing process. While we can't control weather or how plants are cared for after arrival, we do guarantee that your plants will arrive healthy and in good condition. If there's an issue, just reach out and we're happy to help.
Are your plants inspected for plant health and disease?
Yes. Our nursery is inspected at least twice each year by the Oregon Department of Agriculture and meets state plant health and disease standards.
Why does shipping cost what it does for live plants?
Shipping live plants requires careful packaging, seasonal timing, and fast transit to ensure they arrive healthy.
Our shipping rates are calculated in real time based on box size, weight, and destination, and we always select the best available option for safe, timely delivery.
We never inflate shipping costs — you pay what it costs us to ship your order safely.
Have more questions?
We want you to feel good about your plant order. Find answers about shipping, sizing, care, and guarantees in our full FAQ.