Great blue Lobelia
This North American native has beautiful bright blue flower spikes that rise above medium green foliage, excellent in the natural shade garden or containers; maintains a good form throughout the season and makes an excellent border planting. This species is often used as an Accent, Grouping or Mass planting in for a Rain Garden, Wildlife...
Botanical Name: Lobelia siphilitica
Nom Français: Lobélie bleue
Features
Bloom colour: Blue | Purple
Blooms: Summer - Zone 5
Pollinators: Butterflies | Hummingbird
Sun or Shade: Full Sun | Partial Sun
Plant Type: Perennial
Height: Up to 4 feet (120 cms)
Manitoba, Ontario
It grows well in hardiness zones: 4-6a
Planting
Meadows
Water requirement: Needs constant moisture
Care
This is a relatively low maintenance plant, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season.
Pruning
Spread: 45 cm
Considerations
Also known as Blue Cardinal Flower.
Native to Canada
Styling and Use
Other
History
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