Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbaceous Perennial
Origin
America
Central America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Trollius laxus , Trollius asiaticus , Trollius pumilus
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-8
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
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
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Orange, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Palmate
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
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, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison
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
Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Slightly Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
blisters, Burning sensation, Diarrhea, Irritation to intestines, Kidney Disease
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Bog Garden, Borders, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, small hedge, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Traditional medicine
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
Cottage garden, Flower borders, Informal Garden, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
GOMPHRENA globosa 'Bicolor Rose'
Common Name
Lobelia
Globe Amaranth, Globe Flower, Gomphrena
In Hindi
Lobelia
globe flower
In German
Lobelie
Trollblumen
In French
Lobelia
globe flower
In Spanish
Lobelia
Trollius
In Greek
λοβηλία
globe flower
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Trollius
In Latin
Lobelia
globe flower
Phylum
Anthophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Dicotyledonae
Equisetopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Campanulaceae
Rhamnaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Globe Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Globe Flower? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Globe Flower. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Globe Flower
Season and care of Lobelia and Globe Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Globe Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Globe Flower season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Globe Flower is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Globe Flower is Neutral.
Lobelia and Globe Flower Physical Information
Lobelia and Globe Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Globe Flower height is 15.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Globe Flower are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Globe Flower flower color: Orange and Yellow
- Globe Flower leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Lobelia and Globe Flower
Care of Lobelia and Globe Flower 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 Globe Flower pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Globe Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.