Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pale White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Ample Water
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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
अजवाइन
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Ajowan
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Ajowan
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
aipo
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
seler
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
semina Carom
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Campanulales
Family
Apiaceae
Lobeliaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Ajwain plant and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches 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 Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.