Lobelia coronipifolia L. var. caerulea
Procumbent half-hardy perennial with toothed, lance-shaped leaves and large purplish-blue flowers. [RHSD, Hortus].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This beautiful plant [Lobelia caerulea] has many points in common with L. coronipifolia, especially in the leaves; but one thinks the flowers will afford sufficient marks of distinction.’ [BM t.2701/1826]. ‘This beautiful little plant, which is a native of South Africa, has been lately introduced: its stems are herbaceous, each producing three or four flowers on a very long stalk.’ [LBC no.1206/1827]. Introduced to Britain in 1824. [JD].
History at Camden Park
Desideratum to Loddiges’ nursery on 6th January 1845. [MP A2933-2, p.28].
Notes
Published Sep 30, 2009 - 05:10 PM | Last updated Jul 16, 2010 - 11:40 AM
Lobelia coronipifolia L. var. caerulea | BM t.2701/1826 as Lobelia caerulea | BHL
| Family | Campanulaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | South Africa |
| Synonyms |
Lobelia caerulea Hook. |
| Common Name | |
| Name in the Camden Park Record | Lobelia caerulea |
| Confidence level | high |