Non-native plants this species can replace:
Common Name
Great blue lobelia
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
4.0
Region
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF):
Additional Info
Habitat: moist soils of woodlands, meadows, or swamps
Wildlife Value: Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies.
Notes: Tolerates wet, heavy shade
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion and weakness, dilation of pupils, convulsions, and coma
Flower Color
Blue
Purple/lavender
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
August
September
October
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Shade
Moisture Requirements
Wet
Moist
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Low Maintenance
Yes
Climate-smart plant
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Hummingbirds
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
4
Tolerates
Nurseries that may carry live plant
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