Native - American
Lobelia siphilitica
Blue Lobelia
Plant Type: Native - American
Exposure: Sun Tolerant Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade
Stout spikes of two-lipped blue flowers bloom in September and October. Excellent for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds. Great lobelia is a Missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions, forming attractive colonies.
Height24-36" |
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Spread12-18" |
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Growth HabitTHRILLER (upright) |
Landscape Application:
Provides late color to border and beds in moist locations. Excellent for rain gardens.
Lobelia siphilitica Plant Care:
Prefers rich, organic, medium to wet, consistently moist soil in part sun.
USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)
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Blue Lobelia Characteristics & Attributes
