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Lobelia syphilitica - Great blue lobelia

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Native Wetland Plants

Lobelia siphilitica

Great blue lobelia

More About Great blue lobelia

Lobelia syphilitica, Great blue lobelia, is an herbaceous perennial that grows in nice clumps from 1-3' tall. The upright stems of Great blue lobelia produce a striking blue flower head which creates a wonderful flush of color along the edge of a pond, water garden, stream bank, moist meadow or boggy area. Slightly more drought tolerant than Lobelia cardinalis and a must have for rain gardens. Excellent companion for Eryngium aquaticum (Marsh rattlesnake-master), Chelone glabra (Turtlehead), and Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower).

Bloom Color

Blue

Lobelia siphilitica Characteristics & Attributes

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Mature Height
• 2' - 4'
Spread Characteristics
• Clumping
• Prolific Seeder
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Fall
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Spring
• Summer
• Fall
Pond Zonation
• Flood Plain - Upland
• High Marsh - Saturated Soil
Foliage Color
• Green
Wildlife Benefits
• Bees/Pollinators
• Butterflies
• Hummingbirds
Wetland Indicator Status
• FACW+
• OBL
Plant Type
• Bog/Marsh
• Flowering Perennial
• Marginal
Attributes
• Container
• Cut Flower
• Drought Tolerant
• Erosion Control
• Fibrous Roots
• Fragrant Foliage
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
• Ornamental Flower
• Rain Garden
• Specimen
• Storm Water Basin
USDA Hardiness Zone
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11