Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Shrub
  
Origin
America
  
China
  
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Caliicarpa bodinieri, Callicarpa dichotoma, Caliicarpa japonica
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
  
5-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
  
8-3
  
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Pink, Lavender
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Purple
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
  
Green, Yellow green, Rose
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Cushion
  
Ovate
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
  
Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
  
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Neutral
  
Soil Type
Well drained
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Balanced liquid fertilizer monthly
  
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good for skin
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects, Wildlife
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Dysentry, Fever, Malaria, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
  
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
  
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cattle Fodder, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
  
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
  
CALLICARPA bodinieri 'Profusion'
  
Common Name
Lobelia
  
Beautyberry
  
In Hindi
Lobelia
  
Beauty Berry Plant
  
In German
Lobelie
  
Schönheit Berry Pflanze
  
In French
Lobelia
  
Beauté Berry Plante
  
In Spanish
Lobelia
  
Planta de la baya de belleza
  
In Greek
λοβηλία
  
Ομορφιά Berry Φυτών
  
In Portuguese
Lobélia
  
Planta Berry beleza
  
In Polish
Lobelia
  
Beauty Berry roślin
  
In Latin
Lobelia
  
Planta forma Berry
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Anthophyta
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Dicotyledonae
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Lamiales
  
Family
Campanulaceae
  
Verbenaceae
  
Genus
Lobelia
  
Callicarpa
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Lobelia and Beautyberry
Season and care of Lobelia and Beautyberry is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Beautyberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Beautyberry season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Beautyberry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Beautyberry is Neutral.
Lobelia and Beautyberry Physical Information
Lobelia and Beautyberry physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Beautyberry height is 609.60 cm and width 243.84 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Beautyberry are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Beautyberry flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Beautyberry leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Lobelia and Beautyberry
Care of Lobelia and Beautyberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Beautyberry pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Beautyberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.