Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe, Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
5-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
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 pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
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, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Fullers Karde
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Dipsacales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Dipsacoideae
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Fuller's Teasel season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.