Nuttall's Lobelia
NameNuttall's Lobelia
Species NameLobelia nuttallii
Common NameNuttall's Lobelia
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container Typeceramic pot
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)12
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitypoor
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDelicate pale purple flower with distinctive yellow markings on the lower petals.
Description
This image displays a delicate pale purple flower of Nuttall's Lobelia, not a bonsai specimen. If this herbaceous perennial were to be cultivated as a bonsai, it would likely be a small, slender plant, challenging to train due to its non-woody nature.
