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| Identification |
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Genus
Lobelia
Species
siphilitica
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
great blue lobelia
Family
CAMPANULACEAE
Specimen number
S11769
Data source
HtZn p137;HumGrdn p52
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Clump forming
Overall height
2' - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-09b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 09-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Lobelia siphilitica attracts hummingbirds. Great blue lobelia can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. Full sun is ideal for this species. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Division
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Lobelia siphilitica can be propagated by division or by seed. Great blue lobelia is thought to originate from Eastern and Southwestern US.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Lobelia siphilitica is a perennial. Flowers: Great blue lobelia has tubular two-lipped flowers at the ends of 12" to 18" leafy stalks. Blossoms appear in June and continue through August. The flowers are typically of a blue color.
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