Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Types
Bowl of Beauty, Laura Dessert
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-9
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
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
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Ivory
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during periods of drought
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 Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
High phosphorus
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Insects, Not Available
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Heals cracked skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Root, Seeds, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Eaten in a broth, Powdered and mixed with tea
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PAEONIA lactiflora 'Laura Dessert'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Garden Peony, Chinese Peony
Lobelia
In Hindi
Garden Peony
Lobelia
In German
Garten -Pfingstrose
Lobelie
In French
Jardin Pivoine
Lobelia
In Spanish
Jardín Peony
Lobelia
In Greek
Κήπος Παιώνια
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Garden Peony
Lobélia
In Polish
Garden Peony
Lobelia
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS paradiso
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Dilleniales
Asterales
Family
Paeoniaceae
Campanulaceae
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 Lobelia
Season and care of Garden Peony and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Garden Peony and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Garden Peony season is Spring and Lobelia season is Spring. The type of soil for Garden Peony is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Garden Peony is Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Garden Peony and Lobelia Physical Information
Garden Peony and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Garden Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Garden Peony and Lobelia are as follows:
Garden Peony flower color: White, Light Yellow and Ivory
Garden Peony leaf color: Green and Bronze
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Garden Peony and Lobelia
Care of Garden Peony and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Garden Peony 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 Garden Peony 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.