Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China
Types
Not available
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
7-10
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
7, 9, 10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green, Lemon yellow, Tan
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Cold climate, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
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, Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season
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, 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
Prune to control growth, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Red blotch
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
Bees, Flies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
EREMOCHLOA ophiuroides
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Centipede Grass
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Hydrangea
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Hortensie
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Hortensia
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Hortensia
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Hortênsia
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Hortensja
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Hibiscus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Campanulales
GLUMIFLORAE
Family
Lobeliaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Ophiuroides
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Sorghum
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Centipede Grass season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Centipede Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Centipede Grass is Acidic, Neutral.
Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Centipede Grass height is 2.50 cm and width 3.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Centipede Grass flower color: Blue, Dark Purple, Light Purple, Red and White
- Centipede Grass leaf color: Light Green and Yellow green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Centipede Grass 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 Centipede Grass pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Centipede Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.