Lobelia valida Family: Campanulaceae Common Name(s): Grown by: David Feix, Berkeley Etymology: Lobelia - Matthias de L’Obel 15381616, Flemish botanist and physicial to King James I of England Valida - strong, or well-developed David gives this sun and good drainage. Related to the bell flowers, Lobelias are found worldwide as annuals, perennials and shrubs often with extended blooming periods. .. Photo by Steve Morse