Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mountains
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 17
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Rose
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval with toothed margin
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Cold climate
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, From bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Not Available
Low
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Slugs, Snails
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Not Available
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Analgesic, Mild sedative
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Employed in herbal medicine
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
MECONOPSIS betonicifolia
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
हिमालय ब्लू पोस्ता
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Himalaya Blue Poppy
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Himalaya pavot bleu
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Amapola azul del Himalaya
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Himalayan μπλε παπαρούνας
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Himalayan Blue Poppy
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Himalayan niebieski mak
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Blue Himalayan Poppy
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Campanulales
Family
Papaveraceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Himalayan Blue Poppy season is Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Summer. The type of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Himalayan Blue Poppy is Acidic, Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Himalayan Blue Poppy height is 90.00 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Himalayan Blue Poppy flower color: Blue and Rose
Himalayan Blue Poppy leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Himalayan Blue Poppy and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Himalayan Blue Poppy pruning is done In late autumn, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Himalayan Blue Poppy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.