Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
California
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Chaparral, River side
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
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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, Water well when planted
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
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 nearly to the ground in late fall
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Foliage
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
no allergic reactions
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
antimicrobial, Astringent, Gum Problems, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flower Stalk
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
ROMNEYA coulteri
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Matilija Poppy
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Matilija Poppy
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Matilija Poppy
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Matilija Poppy
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Matilija amapola
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Matilija παπαρούνας
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Matilija Poppy
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Matilija Poppy
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Matilija Poppy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Papaverales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Papaveraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Papaveroideae
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Matilija Poppy season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Matilija Poppy is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Matilija Poppy is Neutral, Alkaline.
Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Matilija Poppy height is 120.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Matilija Poppy flower color: White and Yellow
- Matilija Poppy leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Matilija Poppy 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 Matilija Poppy pruning is done prune nearly to the ground in late fall. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Matilija Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.