Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
America
Canada, Mid-Atlantic United States, North America, North-Central United States, Southeastern United States
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Purple Glory dogwood, Cherokee Chief dogwood, Cherokee Daybreak dogwood
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
foothill woods, gardens, Near ponds, Wet Woods, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-9
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Pyramidal
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Bright direct sunlight, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Cold climate, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam, Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves, Prune once the plant is tall enough
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Crown rot, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Humidity, Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Squirrels
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
allergic conjunctivitis, Headache, Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Makes teeth white, Making cosmetics, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Antibiotic, Appetite enhancer, Cough, Diuretic, Emollient, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Application in Handicrafts, Decoration Purposes, Grown for shade, 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
Edging, Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Cornus florida
Common Name
Lobelia
Flowering dogwood
In Hindi
Lobelia
flowering dogwood
In German
Lobelie
Wechselblättriger Hartriegel
In French
Lobelia
Cornus florida
In Spanish
Lobelia
Cornus florida
In Greek
λοβηλία
Cornus florida
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Cornus florida
In Polish
Lobelia
Cornus florida
In Latin
Lobelia
Cornus florida
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood
Season and care of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Flowering Dogwood season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Flowering Dogwood is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Flowering Dogwood is Acidic.
Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood Physical Information
Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Flowering Dogwood height is 550.00 cm and width 490.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Flowering Dogwood flower color: White and Ivory
- Flowering Dogwood leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood
Care of Lobelia and Flowering Dogwood 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 Flowering Dogwood pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune lower leaves and Prune once the plant is tall enough. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.