Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Darjeeling Red , Donald Lowndes , Superba
Not available
Habitat
High elevation
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Bi-lobed
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Root Division, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Never Over-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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fungal leaf spots
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Stomach pain
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, bank hedging, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin irritation
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
bowel syndrome, Gastrointestinal disorders, hypertension
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Root bark
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PERSICARIA microcephala 'Dragon's Eye'
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Dragon's Eye Fleeceflower, Fleeceflower
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
fleeceflower
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
fleeceflower
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
fleeceflower
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Polygonum affine
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
fleeceflower
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
fleeceflower
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
fleeceflower
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
fleeceflower
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Campanulales
Family
Polygonaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Unknown
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fleeceflower season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Fleeceflower is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Fleeceflower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Fleeceflower height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Fleeceflower flower color: White
Fleeceflower leaf color: Red, Burgundy and Silver
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Fleeceflower and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fleeceflower 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 Fleeceflower 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.