Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
-
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Upland
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
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
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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 Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, 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
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Daphne plant
Lobelia
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
Lobelia
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Lobelie
In French
plante Daphne
Lobelia
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Lobelia
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Lobélia
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Lobelia
In Latin
Daphne plant
Lobelia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Daphne and Lobelia
Season and care of Daphne and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Daphne and Lobelia Physical Information
Daphne and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Lobelia are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Lobelia
Care of Daphne and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, 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 Daphne 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.