Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Southwestern United States
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
riparian zones, Semi desert, Upland
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-8
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
creamy white
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblanceolate , Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut back old stems to the ground, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
can go long without fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Unknown
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, cholesterol-lowering
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Twigs
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
BACCHARIS 'Centennial'
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
desert broom , broom baccharis , greasewood
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
desert broom
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Wüste Besen
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
desert broom
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
escoba del desierto
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
desert broom
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
vassoura do deserto
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
desert broom
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
desert broom
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Campanulales
Family
Asteraceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Astereae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Desert Broom season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Desert Broom is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Desert Broom is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Desert Broom height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Desert Broom flower color: White
Desert Broom leaf color: Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Desert Broom and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Desert Broom pruning is done Cut back old stems to the ground, 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 Desert Broom 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.