Scientific Name: Lobelia quadrangularis

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  • Pronunciation:
    Loh-BEE-lee-uh quad-ran-gyoo-LAY-riss
  • Common Name:
    Lawn Lobelia
  • Derivation:
    was Lobelia membranacea
  • Type:
    Herb
  • Family:
    CAMPANULACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Abundant mauve flowers to 5mm, spring to autumn
  • Vegetation Type:
    Eucalypt forest, Coastal Heath- moist sandy areas
  • Species List:
    Leslie Drive Roundabout, Emu Swamp, Cooroibah Airstrip, Heritage Park, Cooloothin Corner, Cranks Creek, Batianoff 87, Noosa Banks Noosa River NP NNS Frog Hollow BHNR, Stratford Park
Identification Notes

Prostrate mat forming plant in boggy areas. Toothed leaves to 8mm

Landscaping Notes

Very pretty prostrate suckering groundcover. Requires moist soil, adaptable to full sun or part shade. Ideal for hanging basket.