Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Grass
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
North America, Canada, Mexico, China
America
Types
Not available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Orange, Purple
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Light brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Steel Blue
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Tan, Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Orbicular
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
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
Aphids, Rust, Spider mites
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Scratches
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Biodegradable plastics production, Soil conservation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used to feed livestock
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PANICUM virgatum 'Dallas Blues'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Dallas Blues Switchgrass, Switchgrass
Lobelia
In Hindi
Dallas Blues Grass
Lobelia
In German
Dallas Blues Grass
Lobelie
In French
Dallas Blues Grass
Lobelia
In Spanish
Dallas azules Hierba
Lobelia
In Greek
Dallas Blues Grass
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Dallas azuis da grama
Lobélia
In Polish
Dallas Blues Grass
Lobelia
In Latin
Dallas Blues Grass
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Poaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Panicoideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia
Season and care of Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dallas Blues Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Dallas Blues Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia Physical Information
Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Dallas Blues Grass height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia are as follows:
Dallas Blues Grass flower color: Orange and Purple
Dallas Blues Grass leaf color: Blue Green and Steel Blue
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia
Care of Dallas Blues Grass and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dallas Blues Grass 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 Dallas Blues Grass 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.