Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Perennial
Origin
Europe, India, Northwestern Africa, United States, Western Asia
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
disturbed sites, Roadsides, stream banks, Woods
Open areas, stream banks, Wet Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple, White
Blue, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, as it is a flowering plant, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-10-10, Balanced liquid fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Grasshoppers
Head smut, Rust, Slugs, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Wet Site
Deer resistant, Shade areas, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Small mammals
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain, Vomiting
Skin irritation, Skin rash, Toxic if not prepared properly
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Laxative, Vitamin C
Diarrhea, Dysentry, Healing, Stomach pain, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Rose Hip
Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Rosa Arkansana
LOBELIA siphilitica
Common Name
Prairie Rose, Wild Prairie Rose
Great blue lobelia, great lobelia
In Hindi
Rosa arkansana
महान ब्लू लोबेलिआ
In German
Rosa arkansana
Great Blue Lobelia
In French
Rosa arkansana
Great Lobelia bleu
In Spanish
Rosa arkansana
Gran Lobelia azul
In Greek
Rosa arkansana
Μεγάλη Μπλε Lobelia
In Portuguese
Rosa arkansana
Grande Lobelia azul
In Polish
Rosa arkansana
Great Blue Lobelia
In Latin
Rosa arkansana
Blue Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Campanulales
Family
Rosaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia
Wondering what are the properties of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia? We provide you with everything About Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia. Prairie Wild Rose has thorns and Great Blue Lobelia doesn't have thorns. Also Prairie Wild Rose does not have fragrant flowers. Prairie Wild Rose has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting and Great Blue Lobelia has allergic reactions like Constipation, Diarrhea, Headache, Heartburn, Nausea, Pain and fatigue, Stomach pain and Vomiting. 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 Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia
Season and care of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Prairie Wild Rose season is Spring and Summer and Great Blue Lobelia season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Clay, Loam and for Great Blue Lobelia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Prairie Wild Rose is Alkaline and for Great Blue Lobelia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia Physical Information
Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Prairie Wild Rose height is 300.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Great Blue Lobelia height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia are as follows:
Prairie Wild Rose flower color: Lavender, Light Pink, Pink, Purple and White
Prairie Wild Rose leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Dark Green
Great Blue Lobelia flower color: Blue, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Great Blue Lobelia leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia
Care of Prairie Wild Rose and Great Blue Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Prairie Wild Rose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Great Blue Lobelia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Prairie Wild Rose 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.