Life Span
Annual
Biennial and Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
America
China, Japan
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Daphne odora,Daphne. mezereum.,Daphne transatlantica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
shade of upland trees
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam, Sand
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, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
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 Type
Well drained
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Borders, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Anodyne, Antiphlogistic, Antispasmodic, Depurative, Not Available, Opthalmic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Making Perfumes
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, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
DAPHNE odora
Common Name
Lobelia
winter daphne
In Hindi
Lobelia
winter daphne
In German
Lobelie
Daphne odora
In French
Lobelia
Daphne odora
In Spanish
Lobelia
Daphne odora
In Greek
λοβηλία
Daphne odora
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Daphne odora
In Polish
Lobelia
Daphne odora
In Latin
Lobelia
Daphne odora
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Rosopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Euphorbioideae, Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Winter Daphne
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Winter Daphne? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Winter Daphne. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Winter Daphne
Season and care of Lobelia and Winter Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Winter Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Winter Daphne season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Winter Daphne is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Winter Daphne is Neutral.
Lobelia and Winter Daphne Physical Information
Lobelia and Winter Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Winter Daphne height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Winter Daphne are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Winter Daphne flower color: White, Pink and Rose
- Winter Daphne leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Winter Daphne
Care of Lobelia and Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne 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 Winter Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
