Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
America
Mediterranean, Northern Africa
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Grassland, Hillside, Pastures, Riverbanks, Rocky areas, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
3-9
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
21,22
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Salmon, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
From bulbs
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
Requires regular watering
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
Well 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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
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
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for bedding in gardens
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
Cutflower, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
NARCISSUS papyraceus
Common Name
Lobelia
Paperwhite Narcissus
In Hindi
Lobelia
paperwhite narcissus
In German
Lobelie
Narcissus Pperwhite
In French
Lobelia
Narcissus Pperwhite
In Spanish
Lobelia
Narciso Pperwhite
In Greek
λοβηλία
Νάρκισσος Pperwhite
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Narciso Pperwhite
In Polish
Lobelia
Narcyz Pperwhite
In Latin
Lobelia
Narcissus Pperwhite
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Liliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asparagales
Family
Campanulaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asparagales, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Amaryllidoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus
Season and care of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Paperwhite Narcissus season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus Physical Information
Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Paperwhite Narcissus height is 38.10 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Paperwhite Narcissus flower color: White, Salmon and Ivory
- Paperwhite Narcissus leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus
Care of Lobelia and Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.