Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
America
Asia, Europe
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
American Lily of the Valley, European Lily of the Valley, Japanese Lily of the valley.
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Banks, Broad-Leaved Forests, coppices, Dry and Young forest Heaths, Forest margins, Ridges, Rocky Ridges
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Pink, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Bell Shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Not Available
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Late Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From Rhizomes, 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
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
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
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Part sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Anthracnose, Aureobasidium leaf spot, Foliar nematode, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Rust, Southern blight
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Fruit
No
Not Available
Fragrant Leaf
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Not Available
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Bees
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Chest pain, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Cutflower, Edging, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Convallaria majalis
Common Name
Lobelia
Lily of the Valley
In Hindi
Lobelia
कामुदिनी
In German
Lobelie
Maiglöckchen
In French
Lobelia
Lily of the Valley
In Spanish
Lobelia
Lirio de los valles
In Greek
λοβηλία
Κρίνος της κοιλάδας
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Lírio do Vale
In Polish
Lobelia
Lilia doliny
In Latin
Lobelia
Lílium convállium
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Lobelia
Convallaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Nolinoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Lily of the Valley. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley
Season and care of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Lily of the Valley Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Lily of the Valley season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Lily of the Valley is Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Lily of the Valley is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Lily of the Valley Physical Information
Lobelia and Lily of the Valley physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Lily of the Valley height is 6.00 cm and width 1.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Lily of the Valley flower color: Pink and White
- Lily of the Valley leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley
Care of Lobelia and Lily of the Valley 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 Lily of the Valley pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune after harvesting, Prune in late summer or fall, Prune to stimulate growth and Remove deadheads. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lily of the Valley needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.