Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plant, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
California, Caribbean, Mexico
America
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Chaparral, Foot Hills, Woodlands
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not available
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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Variety of colors
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray, Gray Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray, Gray Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
Yes
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
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
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Rash
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
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Rosa californica
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
California wildrose, California rose
Lobelia
In Hindi
कैलिफोर्निया गुलाब
Lobelia
In German
Kalifornische Hecken-Rose
Lobelie
In French
Le rosier de Californie
Lobelia
In Spanish
Rosa californica
Lobelia
In Greek
Καλιφόρνια αυξήθηκε
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
California aumentou
Lobélia
In Polish
California róży
Lobelia
In Latin
California resurrexit
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of California Rose and Lobelia
Season and care of California Rose and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about California Rose and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. California Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for California Rose is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for California Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
California Rose and Lobelia Physical Information
California Rose and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. California Rose height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of California Rose and Lobelia are as follows:
California Rose flower color: Variety of colors
California Rose leaf color: Gray and Gray Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of California Rose and Lobelia
Care of California Rose and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. California Rose 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 California Rose 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.