Lobelia siphilitica
Great Blue Lobelia
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 |
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. |