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