Panakenake – Lobelia angulata

Fast growing, native ground cover. Small (1 cm wide) flowers from spring to autumn, followed by purplish red berries. Tiny, nearly circular, evergreen leaves with toothed margins.

Grows well in a sunny or partially shaded position. Tolerates wind and dry to moderately wet conditions. Frost-hardy.

Occurring naturally in quite damp areas of the North island and the South Island, as well as Stewart Island.

In full sun, Lobelia angulata forms a tight mat, whereas in the shade the plant can become quite stretched. If it is planted in a good spot, it grows very fast. A recommended ground cover in confined spaces.

1L (about 10cm height)