Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Perennial
Origin
America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom, Western Asia
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
4-8
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Light Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
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
Do Not over Water, Water occasionally
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Adequately
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
Not Available
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.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Bedding Plant, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
MALVA sylvestris 'Zebrina'
Common Name
Lobelia
Zebrina Mallow
In Hindi
Lobelia
Zebrina Mallow
In German
Lobelie
Zebrina Mallow
In French
Lobelia
Zebrina Mallow
In Spanish
Lobelia
Zebrina Mallow
In Greek
λοβηλία
Zebrina Μολόχα
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Zebrina Mallow
In Polish
Lobelia
Zebrina Mallow
In Latin
Lobelia
Zebrina Mallow
Phylum
Anthophyta
Not Available
Class
Dicotyledonae
Not Available
Order
Asterales
Not Available
Family
Campanulaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow
Season and care of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Zebrina Mallow season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Zebrina Mallow is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Zebrina Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow Physical Information
Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Zebrina Mallow height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Zebrina Mallow flower color: White, Light Pink and Violet
- Zebrina Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow
Care of Lobelia and Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow 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 Zebrina Mallow needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Adequately.