Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Fern
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
North America
  
America
  
Types
Not Available
  
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Wet ground, Wet lands
  
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-10
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-8
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
4
  
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
Arching/Fountain-shaped
  
Cushion/Mound-forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
  
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Fast
  
Fast
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Well drained
  
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Fall, Spring, Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
From Rhizomes
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water occasionally, Water slowly, and allow to dry completely between soakings
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Well drained
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Shade, Partial shade
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead 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
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Leaf curl, Leaf rust, Red blotch, Scale, Scale insects
  
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
None
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bog Garden, Borders
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Not Available
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Groundcover, Mixed Border
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
THELYPTERIS kunthii
  
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Common Name
Kunth's maiden fern, southern shield fern, maiden ferns
  
Lobelia
  
In Hindi
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobelia
  
In German
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobelie
  
In French
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobelia
  
In Spanish
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobelia
  
In Greek
Southern Shield Fern
  
λοβηλία
  
In Portuguese
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobélia
  
In Polish
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobelia
  
In Latin
Southern Shield Fern
  
Lobelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Angiosperms
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Polypodiopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Polypodiales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Thelypteridaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Thelypteris
  
Lobelia
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Lobelioideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia
Season and care of Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Southern Shield Fern season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Southern Shield Fern is Neutral, Alkaline and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia Physical Information
Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Southern Shield Fern height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia are as follows:
Southern Shield Fern flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Southern Shield Fern leaf color: Light Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia
Care of Southern Shield Fern and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Southern Shield Fern pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead 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 Southern Shield Fern 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.