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All Plants on this page are in
Trade Quart Pots (Qt.) which are 1.68Pints (794 ml) liquid measure.
(Similar to a true nursery quart on top width and height, but tapered to a
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Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower Zone: 2-8
Excellent
plant with bright red flowers. Foliage shiny maroon-green. Increases to colony size if happy, but not invasive. Virginia native wildflower. Easy, non-demanding. Likes moist soil in Sun; Average to moist in shade. Basal rosette should remain uncovered in winter.
Soil: Any, moist
H: 18-24" W: 15" B/M: Red/ 8-10
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Lobelia cardinalis 'Alba' White
Cardinal Flower Zone: 2-8
if moist, 
The
extremely rare form of Cardinal flower with white flowers. Foliage shiny maroon-green. Increases to colony size if happy, but not invasive. Virginia native wildflower. Easy, non-demanding. Likes moist soil in Sun; Average to moist in shade. Basal rosette should remain uncovered in winter. Discovery
and cultivation of the white form of cardinal flower is credited to
S. Bradley of Hamilton, New York, who specialized in collecting
white-flowered forms of colored flowers in nature.
Soil: Any, moist
H: 18-24" W: 15" B/M: White/ 8-10
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Lobelia chinensis
(L. radicans) Groundcover Chinese Lobelia
Zone: 6-9
While most Lobelias are Native to the US, the little cutie is a
groundcover Lobelia from China! It has miniature leaves topped ALL
SUMMER with equally miniature pink blooms. Would be expected to
spread 36" in a year so it's a good spreader but so tiny, it won't hurt
anything!
Soil: Average to moist
H:2" W: Indef.
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Lobelia 'Cotton Candy'
Pale Pink Cardinal Flower Zone: 4-9
if moist,
A
Thurman Maness introduction that's a vigorous grower with erect, terminal
spikes of cotton candy pink blooms on alternate leaf stalks which normally
reach 2-3' in height. Long bloom period from July to
September. This amazing color is a complete departure from the color
palette formerly available from Lobelias and is luscious.
Soil: Any, moist
H: 18-24" W: 15" B/M:
Palest pink/ 8-10
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Lobelia 'Cranberry Crown' Cranberry
Crown Cardinal Flower
Zone:
2-8
A
new color-break for 2002! A strong cranberry red on a strong,
well-branched plant. This is Terra Nova's juicy selection from Thurman
Maness' (THE Lobelia breeder) latest introductions. Tetraploid vigor. This
is NOT JUST ANOTHER CARDINAL FLOWER! This is Hot!
Soil:
Any, Moist Best
H: 24" W: 18"
B/M: Cranberry/ 7-9
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 Lobelia
fulgens 'Elm Fire' ('Elmfeuer') Elm Fire Cardinal
Flower Z: 5-9 (moist)
A
new hybrid/cultivar of Mexican Cardinal flower, with the same easy care disposition. HUMMINGBIRDS love its bright, rich scarlet flowers. Will only take sun if soil is very moist or wet in summer (but well-drained or dry in winter). Average moisture in shade. Vigorous grower. Ours live in pots outside in winter.
Elm Fire has huge red flowers and deep beet red foliage. Purported
as an improved 'Queen Victoria' -- and we absolutely agree. This has
performed wonderfully for us!
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 24-36" W: 10" B/M: Scarlet/ 7-9
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Lobelia fulgens 'Queen Victoria'
Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower Zone: 5-9
A hybrid of Mexican Cardinal flower, with the same easy care disposition. HUMMINGBIRDS love its bright, rich scarlet flowers. Will only take sun if soil is very moist or wet in summer (but well-drained or dry in winter). Average moisture in shade. Vigorous grower. Ours live in pots outside in winter. Perhaps
the most widely grown Lobelia and very popular for many years.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 24-36" W: 10" B/M: Scarlet/ 7-9
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Lobelia laxiflora var. angustifolia
Lobelia, Arizona Shrub
Zone: 7-10
Arizona Native. Emerges in late spring. Parades its
penstemon-like scarlet flowers w/ yellow throats until the fall. Attractive narrow linear foliage on a low herbaceous shrub. Many sources are incorrect about this being a tender plant, including the AHS. It's hardy to -5 degrees w/ good drainage according to my reputable sources! No winter wet soil.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 24" W: 12-18" B/M: Scarlet & Yellow/ 7-10
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Lobelia
'Grape Knee High' PPAF
Crown Royal Cardinal Flower
Zone: 6-9
"Our
first Lobelia introduction! One of the problems with Lobelias is the fact
that they can “fall apart” in a wind if they are too lush and tall.
Terra Nova to the rescue! By backcrossing to an extremely dwarf form of
the very hardy Lobelia siphilitica, we’ve come up with a true dwarf
cardinal flower with deep purple flowers! Not only is this plant dwarf,
it’s also sterile! This prolongs the bloom time. Another first."
Soil:
Ave. to Moist H: 25"IB W: 15" B/M:
Purple/7-9
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What you're saying about us...
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Absolutely amazing is my
best description of my first order receipt ever from you. I got home
least night, and found the USPS man had delivered a box of live plants
that actually had prearranged "holes" in the box. You're the
first one I've ever seen do it. Then, I opened the box, and the plants
looked fresh enough to make a salad. They looked like I had purchased
them at a local nursery and simply driven them home from across town.
My compliments, too, on the reminder instructions, and in particular
"unless you're particularly adept at watering qt. pots."
...I am 110% satisfied.
David, Amarillo,
TX 8-10-06
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Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Cardinal Flower
Zone: 4-9
Excellent plant for average to damp garden areas in sun or part shade. Flowers appear for 4-6 weeks. Species distinguished by white stripes on the underside of the 3 lower lobes. Easy, non-demanding. Rich colors. Don't let leaves cover
the plant in winter.
Soil: Any, Moist Best
H: 24-36" W: 15" B/M: Blue/ 8-9
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Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba'
White Cardinal Flower Zone: 4-9
The VERY RARE form the the Great Lobelia which is usually varying shades of blue. Occasionally a white one will show up, and here it is. May only be increased from cuttings or divisions. Blooms for 4-6 weeks. Don't allow evergreen basal growth to be covered by leaves in winter.
Soil: Any, Moist Best
H: 24-36" W: 5" B/M: White/ 8-9
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Lobelia x speciosa 'Compliment Scarlet'
Compliment Scarlet Cardinal Flower Zone: 7-9
We find this to be one of the most dependable Lobelias. Vigorous and showy whose parent is the wetland species, so it loves moisture. Very long blooming if spent flowers are cut off. Needs part shade, unless planted in a wet spot then it can take sun. Ours are grown in full sun but we give them lots of water.
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Red/8-9
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More Compliment Lobelias
 We've
always tried to have the latest, greatest Lobelias in the trade. All the while we're watching
the sort of old standby 'Compliment' Lobelias. And they're always
just dependable, not fussy, good foliage, great blooms and, well, just
dependable! We had the opportunity to hand pick colors from a grower
who'd grown a seed mix in 2007 and we picked 6 outstanding colors, clean healthy
foliage and gave them a name that (as closely as possible) describes their
colors and then produced those from cuttings. We love all the hot new
Lobelias but honestly the 'Compliments' are hard to beat and bound to
bring "Compliments"! Not reliably hardy north of Zone 7.
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Lobelia
x speciosa 'Compliment Bicolor' Oh wow, this was a find!
See
description directly above and photo link for color.
Zone:
7-9
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Violet and
White/8-9
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Lobelia
x speciosa 'Compliment Big Red'
Has a HUGE,
GINORMOUS (bigger than E-normous) fire engine, true red bloom. See
the photo to compare it in size to the typical L. cardinalis.
Zone:
7-9
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Red/8-9
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Lobelia
x speciosa 'Compliment Deep Pink'
See
description directly above and photo link for color.
Zone:
7-9
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Deep
Pink/8-9
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Lobelia
x speciosa 'Compliment Dark Purple'
See
description directly above and photo link for color.
Zone:
7-9
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Deep
Purple/8-9
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Lobelia
x speciosa 'Compliment Rose Red'
This
color is hard to describe. It' medium red with hints of rose and
salmon which seems impossible but depending on the light and time of day,
the red can take on a rosy hue or a salmon hue but more often rose than
salmon.
Zone:
7-9
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Rosy
Salmon Red/8-9
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Lobelia
x speciosa 'Compliment Ruby Red'
See
description directly above and photo link for color.
Zone:
7-9
Soil: Any, moist
H: 28" W: 15" B/M: Ruby
Red/8-9
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Lobelia x gerardii
'Vedrariensis' Purple Cardinal Flower Zone:
4-9
Similar
in habit to the Cardinal Flower, this hybrid has red-tinged foliage
and dark-violet flower spikes from June through August. 'Vedrariensis' is a long lived Lobelia with strong, thick
stems. Grows best in deep, fertile, moist soil (but tolerates
clay soil) in sun or part shade. An excellent form of Lobelia. Soil:
Moist H:36-48"
W: 18" B/M: Purple/8-9
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Lobelia x 'Monet Moment'
Rose Cardinal Flower
Zone: 4-9
For
years, Thurman’s Lobelia ‘Rose Beacon’ ruled the roost
for the best rose pink. Enter ‘Monet Moment’. We were amazed by
two traits -- 1) immense flower size, and 2) MASSES of flowers. The
vigor of this plant is extraordinary as well. We always sell out
of this plant so shop early!
Soil:
Any, Moist Best H: 26"(30"IB)
W: 16" B/M: Rose/ 7-8
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Lobelia
x 'Ruby Slippers' 'Ruby Slippers' Cardinal
Flower Zone: 3-9
A
T.V. Star! Featured on The Victory Garden, this ruby-garnet beauty glows
in its velvety jewel-tones. Longer blooming season than most Lobelias. Stunning
velvety ruby red blooms spew forth from tall, sturdy spikes that are
backed by purplish foliage from mid-summer through Fall. This
very cold hardy cultivar is a favorite of hummingbirds. Makes
an excellent cut flower. A hybrid of L. cardinalis x L.
siphilitica (both Northeast Natives) introduced the name in
Lobelias, Thurman Maness and considers it his finest.
Soil: Any, Moist Best H: 36-48"IB W:12-18" B/M: Ruby Red/ 7-9
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Lobelia X 'Wildwood
Splendor' 'Wildwood Splendor' Cardinal
Flower Zone: 3-9
A light purple/amethyst jewel-toned flower on exceptionally tall stems, 40". This 1989 Thurman Maness hybrid is CHOICE!
Blooms from July into fall. Flowers are wide and flat.
Tends to be more 'Perennial' and long lived than some Lobelias.
Soil: Any, Moist Best
H: 40" W: 14" B/M: Light purple/amethyst 7-10
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Lotus corniculatus
Bird's Foot Trefoil Zone: 5-8
Spreading
sub shrub w/ prostrate or trailing stems. Produces yellow flowers in late spring/early summer which open from orange buds. Pretty eye-catching. More vigorous than the double form. This is a fairly rare plant. The common name comes from the slender, spreading seed pods that resemble toes on a bird's foot.
Host Plant for the Zarucco Duskywing Butterfly.
Soil: Well-drained
H: 8-12" W: 12" B/M: Yellow 6-7
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Luzula
'Ruby Stiletto' Red Rush Listed on
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Grasses
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Luzula sylvatica
'Marginata' Variegated Greater Woodrush
Listed on the
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Lychnis chalcedonica
Maltese Cross, Scarlet Lightening Zone: 4-8
Brilliant cardinal-red flowers are the attribute of this easy to grow perennial also called 'Scarlet Lightening'. Grow among other plants as a highlight. Tolerant of varied light but best in sun with afternoon shade.
Soil: Moist but well-drained
H: 24-36" W: 12" B/M: Vivid scarlet/Summer
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Lychnis flos-cuculi 'Nana'
Dwarf Ragged Robin
Zone: 6-9
Neat clump of dark green foliage with pink ragged robin flowers. In late spring, early summer, produces terminal cymes of star-shaped, pale to bright purplish pink (occasionally white) 1 1/2" flowers with petals deeply cut. From damp places in Europe, it's great for a wet spot. Deadhead to prolong flowering.
Soil: Moist soil
H: 5" W: 5" B/M: Pink/ 5-7
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What you're saying about us...
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I
recently received my order, and was delighted at the quality/health of the
plants and the manner in which they were packed. This was the first time
that I have ordered from Lazy S’S, and would not hesitate to do it
again, and would certainly recommend you to others. I hesitate at doing
mail order with live plants, but I was unable to find the Lespedeza
‘Yakashima’ variety around here. The ‘Postman Alert’ was very
helpful and worked well for me.
Mary
Beth, Northford, CT 04-04-06
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Lychnis viscaria 'Splendens' German
Catchfly
Zone: 3-8
Handsome basal foliage. Mass of double, magenta flower flower spikes on erect slender stems arise from hummocks of grassy foliage in June and July. Suitable for the perennial border or the rock garden. The name 'catchfly' comes from their sticky stems.
Soil: Well-drained
H:18" W: 18" B/M:
Reddish-purple/6-10
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Lychnis viscaria 'Zulu'
German Catchfly Zone: 3-8
This catchfly sports deep
pink blooms on maroon stems. Prefers sun and well-drained soil. Long blooming. Do not
over water -- now there's a refreshing change! Very drought tolerant once established. German catchfly produces basal rosettes of 5-inch, slender leaves. In late spring clusters of magenta 1-inch flowers.
(A new employee misunderstood my pronunciation of this
plant and thought I said "Lychnis The Scariest Zulu", so that's what we
all call it here now! But it's not a bit scary! On the
contrary, it's charming. Soil: Well-drained
H: 12-18" W: 9-12" B/M: Deep pink/ Summer
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Lycoris radiata Red Spider Lily
Zone: 7-10
Incredible bloom on bare stems (the foliage appeared in spring) at a time when there's little else blooming. Dormant in summer, when it should be fairly dry. Perfect cut flower, fresh or dried. PEST PROOF. Needs mulch & protected spot in Zone 6.
Atypical Roots Soil: Well-drained
H: 12-20" W: Indef. B/M: Red/ 8-9
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Lygodium palmatum
Hartford Climbing Fern on the
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Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'
Burgundy Gooseneck Loosestrife Zone
3-9
One
of the most sought-after plants in the trade. Forming a low growing
mound of gray foliage, it's topped by 2-3' tall arching spikes of
burgundy-wine flowers. And just being pretty isn't all -- it blooms
continuously from May thru September AND is a great cut flowers AND is
loved by hummingbirds and butterflies!
Soil:
Well-drained H: 24-36" IB
W: B/M: Burgundy
wine/5-9
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Lysimachia clethroides Gooseneck Loosestrife
Zone: 4-8
Rich green foliage is set off by the 8" arching white flower spikes along 2-3 foot stems. Put this where it has room to spread by underground runners or in a large sunken container. It's
extraordinarily beautiful but it does spread, particularly if the soil is moist. BUT
it is possibly the best white cut flower in the plant kingdom. Very,
very long lasting and stunning.
Soil: Any
H: 24-36" W: Indef. B/M: White/ 8-9
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Lysimachia congestiflora 'Eco Dark Satin
Loosestrife, Eco Dark Satin Zone 6-9
Non-invasive groundcover with dark olive foliage and yellow flowers with reddish brown centers in summer. Mat-forming perennial makes an interesting groundcover. Blooms from SPRING TO SUMMER.
Soil: Moist but well-drained H: 3-6" W:
12" B/M: Yellow/5-8
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Lysimachia ephemerum Spanish
Silver Loosestrife Zone:
3-10
Leathery
gray-green lanceolate foliage and stems produce slender flower spikes with
a multitude of small white bloom, lightly veined in mauve. The
choice Perennial from Spain makes and unusual cut flower. Despite
its 'grayness', it wants MOIST but well-drained soil and is aggravated if
it gets dry. A well-behaved, slowly spreading clump former in a Genus that
has a few thugs! This European is long blooming in mid-summer and
looks in mass like ghostly silver gray Foxgloves. Delightful.
Soil:
Moist but well-drained H:
36-48"IB W:
36" B/M: White/7-8
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Lysimachia hybrida
Loosestrife, Lowland Zone: 4-10
A US native which instead of being a thug, like some in the Genus, is actually endangered and protected by some states. A charming yellow bloom radiates out in groups of 4 above leaves, also in 4's that radiate out from the stem. Despite the name, not a hybrid at all but a species with leaves between Fringed and Lance-Leaf Loosestrife. It blooms for an extremely long time, maybe 6 weeks for us.
Soil:
Ave. to moist H: 12-36"
W: 15" B/M: Yellow/7-8
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Lysimachia japonica 'Minutissima' Dwarf Creeping
Jenny Zone: 5-8
The tiniest creeping Lysimachia you can imagine. Perfect weaving it's way around stepping stones or other plants in part shade -- it almost looks like a creeping thyme but has that beat in the shade where Thyme won't grow and it will and ditto in moist places -- great for this plant but not for thyme. Spreads rapidly and yet is easy to control. Tolerates limited foot
traffic and is evergreen to 15 degrees.
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