Life Span
Annual
Annual or Biennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
America
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
-
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
2-7
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Pinnate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Corydalis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Lobelia
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Lobelia
Capnoides
In German
Lobelie
Capnoides
In French
Lobelia
capnoides
In Spanish
Lobelia
Capnoides
In Greek
λοβηλία
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Capnoides
In Polish
Lobelia
Capnoides
In Latin
Lobelia
capnoides
Phylum
Anthophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Dicotyledonae
Agaricomycetes
Order
Asterales
Agaricales
Family
Campanulaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Fumarioideae
Properties of Lobelia and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Capnoides. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Capnoides has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lobelia and Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Capnoides
Season and care of Lobelia and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Capnoides season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Capnoides Physical Information
Lobelia and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Capnoides are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Lobelia and Capnoides
Care of Lobelia and Capnoides 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 Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.