Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
America
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
bottomlands, Coastal Regions, Moist woods, pine woods, Slopes, Swamps, Thickets, Woods
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Pink, Lavender
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, White
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green, Tan
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Use a fertilizer ratio of 16-4-8
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Poisonous
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Colic, Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CALLICARPA americana
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
American beautyberry , French mulberry
Lobelia
In Hindi
American Beautyberry Tree
Lobelia
In German
Amerikanische Schönbaum
Lobelie
In French
Américaine Beautyberry Arbre
Lobelia
In Spanish
Americana beautyberry Árbol
Lobelia
In Greek
American Beautyberry Δέντρο
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Árvore Beautyberry Americana
Lobélia
In Polish
Amerykański pięknotka Drzewo
Lobelia
In Latin
Latin Beautyberry ligno
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Verbenaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Ranunculoideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American Beautyberry and Lobelia
Season and care of American Beautyberry and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about American Beautyberry and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. American Beautyberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for American Beautyberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for American Beautyberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
American Beautyberry and Lobelia Physical Information
American Beautyberry and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. American Beautyberry height is 182.88 cm and width 182.88 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of American Beautyberry and Lobelia are as follows:
American Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
American Beautyberry leaf color: Light Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of American Beautyberry and Lobelia
Care of American Beautyberry and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American Beautyberry pruning is done No need to prune and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer American Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.