Lobelia STARSHIP Blue
Best pollinator-friendly choice for gardeners seeking vibrant, long-lasting summer color.
The Lobelia STARSHIP™ Blue offers an early and abundant flowering display with a uniform, controlled habit. This cardinal flower features sturdy spires packed with butterfly-shaped, deep blue blooms rising above vibrant green foliage, creating a powerful visual impact. Its columnar form makes it excellent for garden borders, though it also mixes well with other annuals and perennials. The striking flowers are also suitable for cut bouquets. This variety thrives in high temperatures, humidity, and moist soils, attracting butterflies and bees from early summer through mid-fall.
$22.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
1072
/ 2693
#1072 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-48%
Below average
SKU
27783
Who it's for
- Eco-conscious gardeners looking to attract hummingbirds and pollinators
- Gardeners seeking vibrant, structural color for containers
- Homeowners in hot climates wanting continuous summer blooms
Who should skip it
- Low-maintenance gardeners seeking a hands-off plant
- Busy gardeners unable to provide consistent daily watering
- Gardeners in humid regions without ideal airflow
Performance breakdown
Heat Tolerance
Thrives in sweltering humidity where other varieties typically wilt.
Pollinator Appeal
Deep blue spires act as a magnet for local butterfly populations.
Growth Habit
Uniform, columnar structure maintains a tidy appearance without constant pruning.
Bloom Duration
Provides consistent color from early summer well into the autumn months.
Establishment Speed
Reliably produces vibrant floral displays within the very first year.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from garden borders to elegant indoor cut bouquets.
Key Specs
SKU
27783
Genus
Lobelia
Variety
'PAS1302712'
Item Form
1-Quart
Mature Height
2 Feet
Mature Width
2 Feet
Hardiness Zones
6 - 10
Bloom Color
Blue
Features
- Flowers early and abundantly
- Exhibits uniform, controlled habit and improved branching
- Features sturdy spires with butterfly-shaped, nearly true-blue blooms
- Attracts butterflies and bees
- Long-lasting display from early summer through mid-fall
- Suitable for use in beds, borders, and cut bouquets
- Blooms in the first year
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and reliability of the Lobelia STARSHIP Blue. Reviewers frequently note the plants arrive healthy and establish quickly, showing impressive vigor even in challenging conditions. The striking, true blue color and upright, spire like design are major aesthetic wins, delivering a dramatic visual impact that exceeds expectations. This perennial performs reliably, making it a highly valued addition to the garden landscape.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is specifically bred to bloom reliably during its first year, providing color from early summer through mid-fall.
This Lobelia thrives in moist, well-draining soil. It is particularly well-suited for areas that experience high heat and humidity, provided the soil is kept consistently hydrated.
Since the mature width of the STARSHIP Blue is approximately 2 feet, you should space them about 24 inches apart to allow for proper airflow and healthy development.
Absolutely. The sturdy spires of the STARSHIP Blue make them an excellent choice for cut bouquets, adding a striking, deep blue vertical element to your indoor displays.
The Lobelia STARSHIP Blue is hardy in zones 6 through 10. If you live in a climate outside of this range, it may need to be treated as an annual or provided with specific winter protection.
Yes, the deep blue, butterfly-shaped blooms are highly effective at attracting butterflies and bees to your garden throughout the growing season.
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