Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
Not available
Linaria purpurea, Linaria maroccana, Linaria dalmatica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Dappled Shade, hedge rows, Shady Edge, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
2-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Average Water Needs, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Wildlife
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Antiphlogistic, Astringent, Boils, cathartic, Diuretic, Enteritis, Hepatic, Homeopathy, Jaundice, Liver problems, Ophthalmic, Piles, Purgative, Skin Disorders
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide, Used to make yellow dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
LINARIA vulgaris
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Common toadflax, Yellow toadflax, Butter-and-eggs
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Butter and Eggs plant
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Butter und Eier Pflanze
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Beurre et œufs plante
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
La mantequilla y la planta de huevos
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Βούτυρο και φυτών Αυγά
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Manteiga e Ovos planta
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Masło i jajka roślin
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Butyrum, ova , et herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Scrophulariales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Scrophulariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Antirrhineae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Butter and Eggs season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Butter and Eggs is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Butter and Eggs is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Butter and Eggs height is 75.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Butter and Eggs flower color: Yellow, Orange, Light Yellow and Ivory
- Butter and Eggs leaf color: Light Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Butter and Eggs 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 Butter and Eggs pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Butter and Eggs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.