Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Origin
America
North America, Western United States, Canada
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
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Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Along Railroads, Gravels, Roadsides, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-9
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
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Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
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Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
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
Indeterminate
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
Requires a lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Well drained
Dry, Sandy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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
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
Mealybugs, Nematodes, White grubs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
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Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Digestive disorders
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Added to salads, Used in making tea
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
Flower borders, Landscape
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
Matricaria discoidea
Common Name
Lobelia
Pineapple Weed, Ray-less Dogfennel, disc mayweed, wild chamomile
In Hindi
Lobelia
Pineapple Weed
In German
Lobelie
Strahlenlose Kamille
In French
Lobelia
Matricaire odorante
In Spanish
Lobelia
Pineapple Weed
In Greek
λοβηλία
ξύλο ανανά
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Pineapple Weed
In Polish
Lobelia
Rumianek bezpromieniowy
In Latin
Lobelia
Pineapple Weed
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Asterales
Family
Campanulaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Pineapple Weed. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed
Season and care of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Pineapple Weed Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Pineapple Weed season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Pineapple Weed is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Pineapple Weed is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Pineapple Weed Physical Information
Lobelia and Pineapple Weed physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Pineapple Weed height is 12.70 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple Weed flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Pineapple Weed leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed
Care of Lobelia and Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed 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 Pineapple Weed needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.