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Lobelia siphilitica

blue lobelia, great lobelia

Great blue lobelia's flowers make great landing pads for our native bumblebees, never far away when this species is blooming. A versatile plant, this long-flowering summer perennial can stand moist to borderline-dry soils, and tolerates partial shade very well.

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Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 12-16 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Blue

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Average
Wet
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(58) Northeastern Highlands
Ornamental Interest
Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Host Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Drought Tolerant
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Rain Garden
Naturalize
Massing
Meadow garden


North American Distribution


blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica from Native Plant Trust
blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica from Native Plant Trust
blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica from Native Plant Trust
blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica from Native Plant Trust
blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica from Native Plant Trust
blue lobelia - Lobelia siphilitica from Native Plant Trust