Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Not Available
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Abelia
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Abelia
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Abelia
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Abelia
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Abelia
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Abelia
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Abelia
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Campanulales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Great Blue Lobelia season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Abelia and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.