Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Perennial
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
  
Japan
  
Types
Not available
  
not available
  
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
  
All sorts of environments
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
  
4-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-5
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
  
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Clump-Forming
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
  
Yellow, Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Red
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Crimson, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
  
Acuminate
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
  
Spring, Late Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Cuttings
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Average
  
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, 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
  
Free of serious pests and diseases
  
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
  
Drought, Pollution
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
  
Unknown
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
  
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
No
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
  
No Medicinal Use
  
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
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
  
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
  
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
  
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
  
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
  
Japanese Burberry
  
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
  
crimson pygmy
  
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
  
crimson pygmy
  
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
  
crimson pygmy
  
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
  
crimson pygmy
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Campanulales
  
Ranunculales
  
Family
Lobeliaceae
  
Berberidaceae
  
Genus
Lobelia
  
Berberis
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Crimson Pygmy 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 Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.