Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Black
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
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Lanceolate to elliptical
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Transplanting
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, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Aphids, Beetles
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Light Frost
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Farmland, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Not Available
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
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
VIBURNUM rhytidophyllum
Common Name
Lobelia
leatherleaf plant
In Hindi
Lobelia
Leatherleaf Viburnum
In German
Lobelie
Runzelblättriger Schneeball
In French
Lobelia
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Spanish
Lobelia
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Greek
λοβηλία
Viburnum rhytidophyllum
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Polish
Lobelia
Kalina sztywnolistna
In Latin
Lobelia
leatherleaf viburnum
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Dipsacales
Family
Campanulaceae
Caprifoliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Season and care of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Leatherleaf Viburnum season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Leatherleaf Viburnum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum Physical Information
Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Leatherleaf Viburnum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Leatherleaf Viburnum flower color: White and Yellow
- Leatherleaf Viburnum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum
Care of Lobelia and Leatherleaf Viburnum 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum pruning is done 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 Leatherleaf Viburnum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.