Yes, they bloom from the bottom up.  They bloom for many weeks in late summer. 

I'm glad we  have this moist spot.  I didn't know what to do with it at first, but am finding ... more »

Yes, they bloom from the bottom up.  They bloom for many weeks in late summer. 

I'm glad we  have this moist spot.  I didn't know what to do with it at first, but am finding more and plants (all natives) that really thrive in it.  Lobelias are among my favorites.  I like to attract hummers, and this is definitely a favorite plant of theirs too!

Groundskeeper - he uses poa supina seed (expensive stuff, but does really well in shady and part-sun spots,) and he uses Lazy Man products to keep it looking so nice.  I like to think I've been a g... more »

Groundskeeper - he uses poa supina seed (expensive stuff, but does really well in shady and part-sun spots,) and he uses Lazy Man products to keep it looking so nice.  I like to think I've been a good influence, cuz he used to use Scotts and other chemicals on it before he met me.  I'm an all-organic girl, and have used gentle persuasion to encourage him to go more natural.  He uses a weed popper on the dandelions now instead of weed killer.

Thank you abundantplums!  We spend every minute we can out there when the weather's nice.  One really great thing about shade gardens is they're so easy to maintain.  We get to spend a lot more time relaxing out there than we do working on it.