Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
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
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
High phosphorus
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Garden Peony
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Garden Peony
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dilleniales
Campanulales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Garden Peony and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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.