Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
America
Hybrid origin, North America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Not Available
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Pink, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Root Division
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 water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
Remove dead flowers
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Rabbits
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
along a porch, deck or patio, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals, 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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Phlox paniculata 'Sherbet Cocktail'
Common Name
Lobelia
Hybrid Phlox, Sherbet Cocktail Garden Phlox
In Hindi
Lobelia
Hybrid Phlox
In German
Lobelie
Hybrid Phlox
In French
Lobelia
Phlox Hybrid
In Spanish
Lobelia
Phlox híbrido
In Greek
λοβηλία
υβριδικά Phlox
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Phlox híbrido
In Polish
Lobelia
Hybrydowy Phlox
In Latin
Lobelia
Hybrid Phlox
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Polemoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox
Season and care of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Hybrid Phlox season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Hybrid Phlox is Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Hybrid Phlox is Neutral.
Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox Physical Information
Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Hybrid Phlox height is 65.00 cm and width 55.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Hybrid Phlox flower color: Pink and Lavender
- Hybrid Phlox leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox
Care of Lobelia and Hybrid Phlox 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 Hybrid Phlox pruning is done Remove dead flowers. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Hybrid Phlox needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.