Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) - Gardenia
WEBA North American native that is perfect for the late summer garden, Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) is a popular, upright perennial that produces long-lasting spikes of bright blue flowers atop finely-toothed, lance-shaped foliage from late summer to mid-fall.
How to Plant, Grow, and Care For Great Blue Lobelia - Epic …
WEBAug 1, 2024 · Pale blue flowers attract hummingbirds and pollinators all summer. The spiked lobelia, also known as the pale-spike lobelia, is a perennial wildflower native to central North America. It grows in sunny grasslands and adapts well …
Blue Lobelia – Complete Guide to Lobelia Siphilitica - Growit Buildit
WEBBlue Lobelia is a long-lived perennial flower native to Eastern North America. Scientifically known as Lobelia siphilitica, it will grow 2-4’ tall in full sun blooming up to two months beginning in late summer. Important to wildlife, Blue Lobelia will attract numerous species of bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.
Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Cardinal Flower, Great Blue Lobelia, …
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.
Planting Guide for Great Blue Lobelia - The Plant Native
WEBAug 1, 2024 · This tall, stately native flower stands with a light saber of blue flowers in the summer. 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.
How To Grow and Care For Lobelia - The Spruce
WEBFeb 7, 2023 · How To Grow and Care For Lobelia. Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) is a tender perennial widely grown as an annual plant in most USDA zones. It is commonly sold in the annuals section of the nursery and has a wide variety of uses in the garden. Lobelia spreads, but not aggressively.
How to Grow Lobelia Plants & Care Tips - Garden Design
WEBJan 17, 2022 · Great Blue Lobelia L. siphilitica. Type: Perennial in zones 4-9. Height: 2 to 3 feet. Spread: 1 to 1½ feet. Bloom Time: August through September. This blue cousin of the cardinal flower produces dense spikes of showy flowers that are magnets for hummingbirds and butterflies. It’s also a wetland native that flourishes in moist garden soils.
Lobelia Siphilitica Care: All About Growing Great Blue Lobelia
WEBLobelia siphilitica is a herbaceous perennial, growing between 2′ – 4’ feet tall on average and spreading up to 2’ feet across. It features an unbranched, sparsely hairy erect central stem bearing lively green foliage. The alternate leaves approximately measure 5” inches long and are a maximum of 2” inches wide.
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.
Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) - Garden.org
WEBGreat Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) is a beautiful late-summer perennial native to eastern North America. Lobelia siphilitica has special value to native and bumble bees. It attracts several bee species, including digger, yellow-faced, green sweat, small carpenter, and bumble bees.
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