Great Blue Lobelia
Perennial

Great Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Intense blue flower spikes that hummingbirds and bumblebees fight over in late summer. The bolder, taller cousin of cardinal flower.

Bloom Season
Aug - Sep
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Sun Requirements
◑ Part Shade2-4 hours
◐ Part Sun4-6 hours
Water Needs
High
Consistently moist
Size & Zones
2-3' tall
USDA Zones 4-9
Bloom Colors
Blue
Traits
♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly❖ Hummingbird Magnet△ Deer Resistant
Soil
LoamClay
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