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Lobelia siphilitica

Great Blue Lobelia

Tubular, two-lipped flower spikes of clear blue provide outstanding colour in the perennial border.

  • »  Spikes of clear-blue flowers on unbranched stems
  • »  Tubular flowers are two-lipped
  • »  Finely toothed, oblong, green leaves
  • »  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September
  • »  Flower Height: 110 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 60 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:4
  • Height:50-60 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Blue
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
Moist to Wet Soils
Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
Fast
Medium
Flowering Time
Summer
Habit
Clumping
Upright
Foliage Color
Green
Planting instructions
Container Plants
Additional Information about Lobelia siphilitica

Native to Ontario

 

All parts of this plant are TOXIC.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lobelia siphilitica

Showy blooms flourish in a moist soil with filtered shade, adapting to drier conditions with more shade. May self-seed under optimum conditions.