Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
America
Southeastern United States, Caribbean, Central America, South America
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Rocky coastal hummocks, sand dunes
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-15
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
H2, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red, Purple, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Red, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Red, Olive, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Red, Olive, Bronze
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
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, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well drained
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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
6-6-6 or 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Bold
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.
Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Makes Hair Silkier
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Protects from storm-induced erosion
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Jam
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, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
COCCOLOBA uvifera
Common Name
Lobelia
Sea Grape
In Hindi
Lobelia
सागर अंगूर
In German
Lobelie
Sea Grape
In French
Lobelia
Sea Grape
In Spanish
Lobelia
Sea Grape
In Greek
λοβηλία
Sea σταφυλιών
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Sea Grape
In Polish
Lobelia
Sea Grape
In Latin
Lobelia
Uva mare
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Campanulaceae
Polygonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Coccolobeae
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Eriogonoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Sea Grape
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Sea Grape? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Sea Grape. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Sea Grape
Season and care of Lobelia and Sea Grape is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Sea Grape Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Sea Grape season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Sea Grape is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Sea Grape is Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Sea Grape Physical Information
Lobelia and Sea Grape physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Sea Grape height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Sea Grape are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Sea Grape flower color: White
- Sea Grape leaf color: Red, Olive and Bronze
Care of Lobelia and Sea Grape
Care of Lobelia and Sea Grape 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 Sea Grape pruning is done Remove dead branches. In summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sea Grape needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.