Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Asia, Europe, Northern Africa
America
Types
Sorbus aucuparia fenenkiana, Sorbus aucuparia glabrata, Sorbus aucuparia praemorsa
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Temperate Regions
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
4-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17
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
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange, Yellow
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Water in the early morning hours
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
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, blister mites, Canker, fireblight, sawflies, Silver leaf
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diarrhea, Inflammation, Laxative, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
Sorbus aucuparia
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Rowan, Mountain ash
Lobelia
In Hindi
रोवाण पौधा
Lobelia
In German
Rowan Tree
Lobelie
In French
Rowan Tree
Lobelia
In Spanish
Rowan Tree
Lobelia
In Greek
Rowan Tree
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Árvore de Rowan
Lobélia
In Polish
Rowan Tree
Lobelia
In Latin
Rowan ligno
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Rosaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rowan Tree and Lobelia
Season and care of Rowan Tree and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Rowan Tree and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rowan Tree season is Spring and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Rowan Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Rowan Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Rowan Tree and Lobelia Physical Information
Rowan Tree and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Rowan Tree height is 1,000.00 cm and width 800.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Rowan Tree and Lobelia are as follows:
Rowan Tree flower color: White
Rowan Tree leaf color: Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rowan Tree and Lobelia
Care of Rowan Tree and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rowan Tree pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Trim each shoot back to the first set of leaves and 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. In summer Rowan Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.