Lobelia Species, Great Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower (Lobelia siphilitica)
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This lobelia is found along the wet areas of ditches on my property in the late fall. It reseeds and is a beautiful native plant.
Some in the Lurie Garden in downtown Chicago, Illinois, in August 2013
September 2013--Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
Stunning color, morning shade but sun after that
Lobelia siphilitica close-up
Lobelia siphilitica in the wild, early Sept. west KY, USA
Lobelia siphilitica
Lobelia syphilitica Alba
Good blue flower for late season color.
Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
Almost a month in the garden and doing well!
Lobelia siphilitica seeds; empty seed pod on left & unharvested seed pod on right
Taken11th September. I have had this in a pot for years now, waiting for a suitable spot. It does self seed around in other pots, but I love the flowers.
Early Spring Emergence
This species is often visited by bumble bees.
In a wet location, it will self-seed prolifically. It blooms in the first year.
Great Blue Lobelia - domesticatible Illinois wildflower
Denver Botanic Gardens 09/01/09.
Denver Botanic Gardens 09/01/09.
Denver Botanic Gardens 09/01/09.
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - September 21, 2009
UBC Botanical Garden
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First year plant fresh from the nursery
Lobelia siphilitica in the wild, early Sept. west KY, USA
Lobelia siphilitica leaves, early Sept. west KY, USA
Lobelia siphilitica seed pods, early Sept, west KY, USA
September 2013--Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
September 2013--Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
September 2013--Tellys Greenhouse, Troy, MI
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Lobelia Species, Great Blue Lobelia, Blue Cardinal Flower
Lobelia siphilitica
| Type: | Perennials |
| Height: | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Conditions: | Zone 4-9, Sun to Partial Shade, Light Shade |
