How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Great Blue Lobelia - Epic …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Great blue lobelia is an eye-catching plant that appeals to gardeners, hummingbirds, and a multitude of pollinators. In this article, gardening expert Liessa Bowen will discuss the proper care and maintenance of these brilliant blue-flowering plants.
Lobelia Siphilitica Care: All About Growing Great Blue Lobelia
WEBLobelia siphilitica attracts pollinators so be prepared to welcome a swarm of butterflies, hummingbirds, and even bumblebees when planting this species in your backyard. Lobelia Siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia Plant) unique bright blue blooms, upright growth pattern, herbaceous perennial, flower cluster racemes.
Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) - Gardenia
WEBExceptionally hardy, low care, and fairly pest and disease-free, Great Blue Lobelia tends to be short-lived, although it may self-seed in ideal growing conditions (without becoming invasive).
How To Grow and Care For Lobelia - The Spruce
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Make sure to keep your lobelia moist; remember to fertilize it every couple of weeks, and your reward will be bountiful, small blooms in purple, blue, pink, or white, depending on the variety. There's no need to deadhead the spent flowers; annual lobelia drops them on its own.
Planting Guide for Great Blue Lobelia - The Plant Native
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Butterflies and hummingbirds both love this plant. Great Blue Lobelia is easy to plant from seed; seeds planted in the spring will flower later in the summer. They love wetter areas, making them perfect for rain gardens or areas that collect water after it rains. Read on for growing tips!
Great blue lobelia | The Morton Arboretum
WEBPlant Care: Lightly mulch great blue lobelia in the fall and separate clumps in the spring. This is a species that does not like to dry out, so supplemental water may be necessary. Deadheading can help to prevent self-seeding and encourages additional blooms. For more compact growth, great blue lobelia can be pinched back.
Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Cardinal Flower, Great Blue Lobelia, Great ...
WEBGreat lobelia is a clump-forming perennial which features an elongated cluster of light to dark blue, tubular, 2-lipped flowers with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip.
Blue Lobelia – Complete Guide to Lobelia Siphilitica - Growit Buildit
WEBThe only maintenance needed for Great Blue Lobelia is to remove the pervious years flower stalks in the Spring, or a couple weeks after flowering if one wants to avoid self-seeding. Fertilizer Blue Lobelia does not need supplemental fertilizer to grow well and put on a beautiful display.
Lobelia siphilitica - Plant Finder - Missouri Botanical Garden
WEBLobelia siphilitica, commonly called great lobelia or blue cardinal flower, is a Missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas.
How to Grow and Care for Great blue lobelia - PictureThis
WEBGreat blue lobelia requires moderate conditions to thrive, preferring consistently moist, rich soils and partial to full sunlight. Special care points include ensuring the soil is not overly dry, as great blue lobelia is intolerant of drought.
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