Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
China
Types
Not available
Greenstripe Vivax, Moso, Weavers Bamboo, Oldhamii
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Subtropical climates, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-12
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Pale White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
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
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Needs watering once a week, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply
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, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Black sooty mold, Mealybugs, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, pythogens, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Beetles, Bugs, Mites
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic conjunctivitis, Asthma, Rash, Respiratory distress
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Air purification, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Aging, Anti-fungal, Antispasmodic, Digestive disorders, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Economic Purpose, Traditional medicine, Used As Food, Used for woodware, Used in Furniture, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
BAMBUSA beecheyana
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Beechey's Bamboo, Clumping Bamboo
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
बांस
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Verklumpung Bambus
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
clumping Bamboo
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
clumping Bamboo
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
συσσώρευση μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
bambu aglutinação
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
zbicie bambus
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
clumping Bamboo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Cyperales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Bambuseae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Bambusoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Clumping Bamboo season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Clumping Bamboo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Clumping Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Clumping Bamboo height is 1,070.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Clumping Bamboo flower color: Pale White
- Clumping Bamboo leaf color: Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Clumping Bamboo 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 Clumping Bamboo pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune in late summer or fall and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Clumping Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.