Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
World, Pandemic
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Marchantia polymorpha montivagans, Marchantia polymorpha polymorpha, Marchantia polymorpha ruderalis
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Fens, stream banks, tropical environments
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
1-15
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
Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Lime Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lime Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Disc shaped
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container
Ground
How to Plant?
Not Available
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Low
Watering Requirements
Not Available
Do not let dry out between waterings, Needs Very high moisture, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No pruning needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fusarium root rot, Pythium rot, Slugs, Snails
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Edible Uses
Not Available
No
Environmental Uses
Not Available
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
gallstones, Hepatitis, Jaundice, Liver problems, Menopause problems
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Groundcover
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Marchantia polymorpha
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Common liverwort, umbrella liverwort
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
marchantia
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
marchantia
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
marchantia
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Marchantia
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Marchantia
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Marchantia
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Marchantia
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Squalus
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Hepaticophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Hepaticopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Marchantiales
Campanulales
Family
Marchantiaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Marchantioideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Marchantia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Marchantia is Clay, Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Marchantia is Acidic, Neutral and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Marchantia height is 2.50 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Marchantia flower color: Not Available
Marchantia leaf color: Lime Green and Gray Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Marchantia and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Marchantia pruning is done No pruning needed and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Marchantia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Great Blue Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.