Lobelia siphilitica
Great Blue Lobelia
Description:
Like Cardinal Flower but with spikes of blue flowers. 2 to 4 feet tall, flowers July to September. Prefers wet soils but will tolerate medium moisture. Likes some shade but will tolerate full sun if soil is wet.
Plant Overview:
| Plant Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds |
| Bloom Time: | July to September |
| Fruit Timing: | Fall |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, SNR |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Clay, Loam, Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Moist, Wet |