Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Western United States
America
Types
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Gold
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Oblovate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
-
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
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
-
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Alpine, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
BALSAMORHIZA sagittata
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Arrowleaf Balsamroot
Lobelia
In Hindi
Hydrangea
Lobelia
In German
Hortensie
Lobelie
In French
Hortensia
Lobelia
In Spanish
Hortensia
Lobelia
In Greek
υδραγεία
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Hortênsia
Lobélia
In Polish
Hortensja
Lobelia
In Latin
Hibiscus
Lobelia
Family
Asteraceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia
Wondering what are the properties of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia? We provide you with everything About Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia. Arrowleaf Balsamroot doesn't have thorns and Lobelia doesn't have thorns. Also Arrowleaf Balsamroot does not have fragrant flowers. Arrowleaf Balsamroot has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Lobelia has allergic reactions like Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia
Season and care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arrowleaf Balsamroot season is Spring and Lobelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Arrowleaf Balsamroot is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia Physical Information
Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Arrowleaf Balsamroot height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia are as follows:
Arrowleaf Balsamroot flower color: Yellow and Gold
Arrowleaf Balsamroot leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia
Care of Arrowleaf Balsamroot and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arrowleaf Balsamroot pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Arrowleaf Balsamroot needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.