Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Linaria purpurea, Linaria maroccana, Linaria dalmatica
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, hedge rows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Simple lobed or unlobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
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
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Wildlife
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Toxic
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antiphlogistic, Astringent, Boils, cathartic, Diuretic, Enteritis, Hepatic, Homeopathy, Jaundice, Liver problems, Ophthalmic, Piles, Purgative, Skin Disorders
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as an insecticide, Used to make yellow dye
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LINARIA vulgaris
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Common toadflax, Yellow toadflax, Butter-and-eggs
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Butter and Eggs plant
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Butter und Eier Pflanze
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Beurre et œufs plante
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
La mantequilla y la planta de huevos
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Βούτυρο και φυτών Αυγά
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Manteiga e Ovos planta
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Masło i jajka roślin
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Butyrum, ova , et herba
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Campanulales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Antirrhineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Butter and Eggs season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Butter and Eggs is Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Butter and Eggs is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Butter and Eggs height is 75.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Butter and Eggs flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Ivory
Butter and Eggs leaf color: Light Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Butter and Eggs and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Butter and Eggs pruning is done 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 Butter and Eggs 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.
