Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Flowering Plants
Origin
America
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
'Bellagio Apricot' begonia, 'Bellagio Blush' begonia, 'Bellagio Pink' begonia
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Long Linear
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
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
Needs watering once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring, fertilize in summer
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Fusarium wilt, Gray mold, Leaf spot, Root rot, Rust, Slugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Bronchitis, Candidiasis, Cold, Digestive disorders, Dysentry, Haemoptysis, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders, Scrofula, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Food for animals
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, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
DIANTHUS barbatus 'Heart Attack'
Common Name
Lobelia
Heart Attack Sweet William, Sweet William
In Hindi
Lobelia
स्वीट विलियम
In French
Lobelia
sweet william
In Spanish
Lobelia
Guillermo dulce
In Greek
λοβηλία
είδος γαρύφαλλου
In Portuguese
Lobélia
william doce
In Polish
Lobelia
słodki William
In Latin
Lobelia
amaranthus
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Caryophyllales
Family
Campanulaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Sweet William
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Sweet William? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Sweet William. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Sweet William 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 Sweet William 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 Sweet William and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Sweet William
Season and care of Lobelia and Sweet William is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Sweet William Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Sweet William season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Sweet William is Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Sweet William is Neutral.
Lobelia and Sweet William Physical Information
Lobelia and Sweet William physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Sweet William height is 45.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Sweet William are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet William flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Dark Red and Orange Red
- Sweet William leaf color: Light Green, Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Lobelia and Sweet William
Care of Lobelia and Sweet William 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 Sweet William pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Sweet William needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.