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Lobelia siphilitica


Great Blue Lobelia




Origin:  Eastern United States.
Family
Campanulaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Species
siphilitica
Category
Perennials, Weeds
USDA Hardiness Zone
5
Canadian Hardiness Zone
4 - 6a
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-29 - (-23)
Temperature (°F)
-20 - (-10)
Height
60 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JuneJulyAugustSeptember
Cultivation
Grow in full sun or partial shade in moist, rich soil. Cut stems to ground level after flowering.
Growth
Fast
Leaf Description
Leaves to 10 cm, light green and somewhat pubescent.
Flower Description
Flowers are blue, appearing in dense spikes.
Propagation
Propagate by fresh seed in autumn.
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