Eastern Redbud

Lobelia

About Eastern Redbud and Lobelia

Eastern Redbud

Lobelia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Tree

Flowering Plants, Shrubs

Origin

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada

America

Types

Cercis

Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi

Number of Varieties

25415

0 40000

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Habitat

Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods

Open areas, River side, Woods

USDA Hardiness Zone

3-94-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

8-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20

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

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

760.00 cm0.54 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

760.00 cm0.38 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink

Blue, Red, Violet, White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Brown, Chocolate

Leaf Color in Spring

Purple, Plum

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Yellow, Yellow green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Shape

Leaf Shape

Heart-shaped

Cushion

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Fall, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring

Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

In Spring

Ample Water

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Well drained

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches

Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale

Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot

Plant Tolerance

Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia

Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware

Showy Purposes

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CERCIS canadensis

Lobelia laxiflora

Common Name

Eastern Redbud

Lobelia

In Hindi

Eastern Redbud

Lobelia

In German

OstRedbud

Lobelie

In French

Redbud Orient

Lobelia

In Spanish

Eastern Redbud

Lobelia

In Greek

Ανατολική κουτσουπιά

λοβηλία

In Portuguese

Redbud oriental

Lobélia

In Polish

Redbud wschodniej

Lobelia

In Latin

Cercis

Lobelia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Dicotyledonae

Order

Fabales

Asterales

Family

Fabaceae

Campanulaceae

Genus

Cercis

Lobelia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Cercideae

Subfamily

Caesalpiniaceae

Lobelioideae

Number of Species

10415

1 27800

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Properties of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia

Wondering what are the properties of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia? We provide you with everything About Eastern Redbud and Lobelia. Eastern Redbud doesn't have thorns and Lobelia doesn't have thorns. Also Eastern Redbud does not have fragrant flowers. Eastern Redbud has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Lobelia has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia

Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.

Eastern Redbud and Lobelia Physical Information

Eastern Redbud and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia are as follows:

Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia

Care of Eastern Redbud and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches 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 Eastern Redbud 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.