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great blue lobelia

great blue lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

perennialβ›… part shadeπŸ’§πŸ’§πŸ’§ high waterZone 4a – Zone 8b

A tall native perennial with spikes of bright blue flowers that blooms late summer through fall. It thrives in moist conditions and partial shade, attracting hummingbirds and pollinators.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
2–4β€² tall Γ— 1–2β€² wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 8b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

early successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

Eastern North America

Native to: Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Minnesota, Wisconsin

Function & Care

medicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed, division