Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Not Available
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
ABELIA mosanensis
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Glossy abelia
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Abelia
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Abelia
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Abelia
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Abelia
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Αμπέλια
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Abelia
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Abelia
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Abelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Dipsacales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Caprifolioideae
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Abelia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral.
Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Abelia flower color: Not Available
- Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Abelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.