Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Eastern Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Damp shady woods, Pastures
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
White, Purple, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Linear
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Keep ground moist
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, 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
pollinators
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Expectorant
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Bog Garden, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
IRIS sibirica
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Siberian Iris
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Siberian Iris
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Sibirische Schwertlilie
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
L'Iris de Sibérie
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Siberian Iris
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Siberian Iris
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Siberian Iris
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Kosaciec syberyjski
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Siberian Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheobionta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Liliales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Irideae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Iridoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Siberian Iris season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Siberian Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Iris is Acidic, Neutral.
Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Siberian Iris height is 50.80 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Siberian Iris flower color: White, Purple and Blue Violet
- Siberian Iris leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris 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 Siberian Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.