Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Fruit
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Well Drained
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
H1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Red, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Lanceolate
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
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
Average Water Needs
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 15-5-15
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Aphids, Caterpillars, Mildew, Red blotch, Scale insects, Susceptible to insect pests and moulds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Astringent, Bronchitis, Cough, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastritis, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for making green dye
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
Container, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
PRUNUS persica var. nucipersica
Common Name
Lobelia
Nectarine
In Hindi
Lobelia
nectarine
In German
Lobelie
Nektarine
In French
Lobelia
nectarine
In Spanish
Lobelia
nectarina
In Greek
λοβηλία
νεκταρίνι
In Portuguese
Lobélia
nectarina
In Polish
Lobelia
nektarowy
In Latin
Lobelia
nectarine
Phylum
Anthophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Nectarine
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Nectarine? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Nectarine. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Nectarine 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 Nectarine 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 Nectarine and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Nectarine
Season and care of Lobelia and Nectarine is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Nectarine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Nectarine season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Nectarine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Nectarine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Nectarine Physical Information
Lobelia and Nectarine physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Nectarine height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Nectarine are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Nectarine flower color: White, Red and Light Pink
- Nectarine leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Nectarine
Care of Lobelia and Nectarine 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 Nectarine pruning is done Prune in winter, 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 Nectarine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.