Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
United States, Canada, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
Bluffs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
Not Available
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Not Available
Tolerances
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Root Division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Foliage diseases
Plant Tolerance
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Cold climate, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Blood cleanser, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Groundcover, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOBELIA siphilitica
Maianthemum racemosum
Common Name
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
Treacleberry, feathery false lily of the valley, false Solomon's seal, Solomon's plume, false spikenard
In Hindi
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
Treacleberry
In German
Great Blue Lobelia
Treacleberry
In French
Great Lobelia bleu
Treacleberry
In Spanish
Gran Lobelia azul
Treacleberry
In Greek
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
Treacleberry
In Portuguese
Grande Lobelia azul
Treacleberry
In Polish
Great Blue Lobelia
Treacleberry
In Latin
Blue Lobelia
Treacleberry
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Campanulales
Liliales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Liliaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Maianthemum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Nolinoideae
Season and Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry
Season and care of Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry is important to know. While considering everything about Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer and Fall and Treacleberry season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam and for Treacleberry is Loam while the PH of soil for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Treacleberry is Acidic.
Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry Physical Information
Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry physical information is very important for comparison. Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Treacleberry height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry are as follows:
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Treacleberry flower color: Not Available
- Treacleberry leaf color: Not Available
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry
Care of Great Blue Lobelia and Treacleberry 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 Treacleberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Treacleberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.