Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Europe
Types
Not available
creeping jenny
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Near ponds, River side, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
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
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
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires a lot of watering, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Provides ground cover
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
LYSIMACHIA nummularia 'Goldilocks'
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Creeping jenny, moneywort, herb twopence and twopenny thot
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Lysimachia Nummularia
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Lysimachia Nummularia
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Lysimaque nummulaire
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Lysimachia nummularia
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Λυσιμαχία nummularia
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Lysimachia nummularia
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
tojeść rozesłana
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Lysimachiam nummularia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Ericales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Primulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Lysimachia Nummularia season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Lysimachia Nummularia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lysimachia Nummularia is Acidic, Neutral.
Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Lysimachia Nummularia height is 510.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lysimachia Nummularia flower color: Yellow
- Lysimachia Nummularia leaf color: Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Lysimachia Nummularia 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 Lysimachia Nummularia 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 Lysimachia Nummularia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.