Lobelia siphiliticaÂ
Great Blue Lobelia is a delightful addition to a moist section of your garden, though it can tolerate drier soil. Its dark blue, tubular flowers bloom in tall stalks in the late summer, and are attractive to many pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies. It self-seeds readily and pairs nicely with its red relative Cardinal Flower, which grows in similar conditions and blooms around the same time. Great Blue Lobelia is considered endangered in Massachusetts.Â
Zone: 3-9 (Map)
Habitat: Typically found in moist soil and full sun but can grow in drier, shadier conditions.Â
Growth: 2-3 ft tall, 1 ft wide at maturity.
A hardy and beautiful native plant with dark blue flowers that bloom in the late summer.
A hardy and beautiful native plant with dark blue flowers that bloom in the late summer.
Lobelia siphiliticaÂ
Great Blue Lobelia is a delightful addition to a moist section of your garden, though it can tolerate drier soil. Its dark blue, tubular flowers bloom in tall stalks in the late summer, and are attractive to many pollinators, including hummingbirds and butterflies. It self-seeds readily and pairs nicely with its red relative Cardinal Flower, which grows in similar conditions and blooms around the same time. Great Blue Lobelia is considered endangered in Massachusetts.Â
Zone: 3-9 (Map)
Habitat: Typically found in moist soil and full sun but can grow in drier, shadier conditions.Â
Growth: 2-3 ft tall, 1 ft wide at maturity.
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