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LOBELIA anceps
Angled lobelia
Family: Campanulaceae
Characteristics: Trailing or erect perennial to 30 cm
Seed per packet: Fine seed, Several hundred.
Seed per gram: Fine seed, Several thousand.
Lobelia is a genus of over 300 species in many parts of the world, especially tropical and subtropical regions of North America, southern Africa and Australia.
There are about 20 species native to Australia, occurring in all states. All but one, Lobelia anceps occur only in Australia.
Lobelia anceps is a small perennial herb with a trailing habit but sometimes erect to about 30 centimetres high.
The attractive small blue to mauve flowers are around 75 mm long and are two-lipped; the upper lip comprises two lobes, and the lower lip comprises three lobes.
Flowering occurs in Summer and Autumn, but sporadic flowering may occur at other times.
The small leaves are narrowly elliptical, 6 cm long, and angled at the base, hence the common name Angled lobelia.
A hardy plant in sheltered locations that are preferably frost-free and will tolerate dense shade.
This versatile plant can thrive in various types of moist soils, including dark brown-black sandy loam, grey sand, wet brown peaty sand, ironstone gravel, granite, and limestone. It grows well in flat to sloping landscapes, on hillsides, near wetlands, along watercourses, and beside riverbanks.
Lobelia anceps occurs in Southern Australia in moist, sheltered areas such as swampy heaths.
* Image by Raffi Kojian BY-SA 3.0
Lobelia anceps was first formally described in 1782 by Carl Linnaeus and the description was published in Supplementum Plantarum ‘anceps’ means two-sided, double, flattened, referring to the leaves.
Lobelia are easy to propagate from seed.
Sow in a moist growing medium.
- It’s not critical, but it is best to store them in the dark for about 6 to 8 weeks before sowing.
- Sow on the surface and firm down gently.
- Do not sow deeply.
- Keep moist but no waterlogged or too dry.
Germination should occur in 7-14 days.
Please note:
- Please do not be too hasty to discard seeds that do not germinate; seeds will often lay dormant until the conditions are similar to their natural germination requirements.
- As with all seeds, they must have adequate water to germinate, keep them moist but not too wet.
- These growth notes are provided as guidance only and do not guarantee successful germination.
- The customer should do their due diligence that they are suited to their region.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS:
WE NO LONGER ISSUE PHYTOSANITARY CERTIFICATES.
We can only export seeds to the following countries:
- New Zealand
- Canada
- Norway
- United Arab Emirates
- Saudia Arabia
- USA (only small lots with a Small Lot Import Permit)
- South Korea (only up to 100g lots with a South Korean Import Permit)
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Failing to do this may result in the goods being destroyed by their customs.
Australian Seed cannot accept returns due to Australian quarantine restrictions.
WE DO NOT OFFER REFUNDS ON INTERNATIONAL ORDERS
Importing to Tasmania Prohibited