Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Southeastern United States
America
Types
Evergreen
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mountains
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
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
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Purple, Yellow
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light 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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
needle shaped
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Detoxification, Infections, Metabolism, Nerve pain, Respiratory Disorders
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Christmas Tree
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
ABIES fraseri
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
fraser fir
Lobelia
In Hindi
fraser fir
Lobelia
In German
Fraser-Tanne
Lobelie
In French
sapin fraser
Lobelia
In Spanish
abeto Fraser
Lobelia
In Greek
fraser fir
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
fraser abeto
Lobélia
In Polish
jodła Frasera
Lobelia
In Latin
abietes Fraser
Lobelia
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Pinaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Fraser Fir and Lobelia
Season and care of Fraser Fir and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Fraser Fir and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Fraser Fir season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Fraser Fir is Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Fraser Fir is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Fraser Fir and Lobelia Physical Information
Fraser Fir and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Fraser Fir height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Fraser Fir and Lobelia are as follows:
Fraser Fir flower color: Purple and Yellow
Fraser Fir leaf color: Green, Light Green and Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Fraser Fir and Lobelia
Care of Fraser Fir and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Fraser Fir pruning is done 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 Fraser Fir 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.