Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Open Forest, Terrestrial
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Not Available
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
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
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
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
जामुन
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Zwetschgen
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
prune de Damas
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
ciruela ciruela
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
damson ameixa
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
mirabelki
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
damson plum
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Campanulales
Family
Rosaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Damson and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Damson and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Damson and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damson season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Damson and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Damson and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Damson and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Damson flower color: Not Available
Damson leaf color: Not Available
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Damson and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Damson and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damson 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 Damson 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.