β Plant Database

great blue lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica
perennialβ
part shadeπ§π§π§ high water
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
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 8bSeasonality
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
- Maintenance
- Propagation