Lobelia siphilitica #1
Lobelia siphilitica #1
Great Blue Lobelia
Great blue lobelia, tall spires of bright blue, damp conditions
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Blue spikes in August and September. Attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds. Ohio native. Good for rain gardens. Occasional white flowers. 2 - 3'
Botanical Name- Lobelia siphilitica
Pronunciation- loh-BEE-lee-uh sy-fih-LIH-tih-kuh
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width-
Mature Height-
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part sun
Soil Preferences- Moist to wet
Current Size- #1
Bloom Color- Blue
Bloom Time- Late summer
Companion Plants- Athyrium niponicum 'Pictum' (partial shade, blue flowers vs painted fern)
Fauna Attracted- Hummingbirds (especially cardinal flower), bees, butterflies
Plant Habit- Perennial
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - PP24
Yearly Care Instructions- Pinch spent blooms to encourage rebloom; keep soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Trimming Instructions- Deadhead during blooming. Cut back in late fall.
Fertilization Instructions- Use a balanced, water-soluble fertilizer (e.g., 14-14-14) every 4-6 weeks in summer; moderate feeding need. Amend clay with compost to enhance drainage.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Flower-tone
Possible Issues- Aphids, crown rot
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