Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Southeastern Asia
Types
Not available
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
10-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Do Not over Water, 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
Loam
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 in summer, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Mites, White outside
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Dental erosion
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
CITRUS aurantiifolia 'Bearss'
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Bearss Lime, Shiraz Limoo, Tahiti Lime
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Shiraz Limoo
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Bearss Kalk
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Bearss chaux
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Bearss cal
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
BEARSS ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Bearss cal
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
bearss wapna
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
bearss lime
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Campanulales
Sapindales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Bearss Lime season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Bearss Lime is Loam while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bearss Lime is Acidic, Neutral.
Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Bearss Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bearss Lime flower color: White
- Bearss Lime leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Bearss Lime 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 Bearss Lime pruning is done Prune in summer and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bearss Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.