Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Canary Islands
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Mediterranean region, mild coastal areas, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Well Drained
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, 9, 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
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Gold, Orange Red
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Silver
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spine-edged leaves
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Blight, Fusarium root rot, Mealybugs, Mites, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Mealybugs, Mites, Spider Mites
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Formal Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOTUS berthelotii
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Parrot's Beak
Winged Pea
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Parrot's Beak
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Papageienschnabel
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Le Bec de perroquet
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Pico de loro
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Ράμφος παπαγάλου
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Bico do Papagaio
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Dziób papugi
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Parrot rostri
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Campanulales
Family
Fabaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Loteae
Not Available
Subfamily
Faboideae
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Parrot's Beak season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Parrot's Beak is Loam, Sand and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Parrot's Beak is Neutral, Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Parrot's Beak height is 20.30 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Parrot's Beak flower color: Red, Gold and Orange Red
Parrot's Beak leaf color: Gray Green and Silver
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Parrot's Beak and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Parrot's Beak pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Parrot's Beak 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.