Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Canada
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
coastal environs, Deciduous forests, Fields
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
8-14
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Slow
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought, Salt
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
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
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
5-10-10 fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Black Spot, Japanese Beetles, Powdery mildew, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bugs
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Asthma, contact allergic dermatitis, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
good for lips, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Asthma, Dehydration, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eye Problems, Fatigue, Gallbladder Diseases, Liver problems, Sore throat, Stomach aliments, Swelling, Ulcers, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea, Cosmetics, Culinary use, Edible syrup, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as essential oil, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
Rosa nutkana
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Nootka rose, bristly rose, wild rose
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Nootka गुलाब
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Nootka Rose
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Rosa nutkana
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Nootka rose
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Rosa nutkana
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Nootka rose
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Nootka róży
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Rosa nutkana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Rosales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Nootka rose season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Nootka rose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Nootka rose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Nootka rose height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Nootka rose flower color: Yellow
- Nootka rose leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Nootka rose 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 Nootka rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune in spring, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nootka rose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.