Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Marshy ground, Wet ground
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, 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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove shoots
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Less fertilizing
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Downy mildew, Fungal Diseases, fungus, Mosaic viruses, Pink Root, Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Frost
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects, Mice, Rodents, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Improve skin condition, Moisturizing, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Combats Stress, Eye Problems, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Indigestion, Inflammation, Weight loss
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used as a spice
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
APIUM graveolens
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Celery
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
अजवायन
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Sellerie
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Céleri
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Apio
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Σέλινο
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Aipo
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Seler
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
apium
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Campanulales
Family
Apiaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Apieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Apioideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Celery and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Celery and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Celery and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Celery season is Spring and Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Celery is Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Celery is Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Celery and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Celery and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Celery height is 45.70 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Celery and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Celery flower color: White
Celery 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 Celery and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Celery and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Celery pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove shoots and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Celery 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.