Life Span
Perennial
  
Annual
  
Type
Tree
  
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
  
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
  
America
  
Types
Cherry laurel, California Bay Laurel, Spotted laurel
  
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
  
Habitat
Tropical regions
  
Open areas, River side, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
4-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
9-6
  
8-1
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
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
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Ivory
  
Blue, Red, Violet, White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Orange Red
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green, Blue Green, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Tan, Silver
  
Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Yellow green, Tan
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Cushion
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Fall, Summer
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Fast
  
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 Summer, Summer
  
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
  
Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, occasional watering once established
  
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
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
Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
fertilize in growing season
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Fusarium wilt, Rust, Scab
  
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Yes
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
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
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Birds, Hummingbirds
  
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Nausea, wheezing
  
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
  
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Sometimes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Cancer, Diarrhea, Emollient, Migraines, Oral health, treating poison ivy
  
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Stem
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use, Florist trade and landscaping, Making Perfumes, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
  
Showy Purposes
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
  
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
  
Botanical Name
Laurus nobilis
  
Lobelia laxiflora
  
Common Name
Sweetbay
  
Lobelia
  
In Hindi
Laurus nobilis
  
Lobelia
  
In German
Echter Lorbeer
  
Lobelie
  
In French
Laurus nobilis
  
Lobelia
  
In Spanish
Laurus nobilis
  
Lobelia
  
In Greek
Laurus nobilis
  
λοβηλία
  
In Portuguese
Loureiro
  
Lobélia
  
In Polish
Wawrzyn szlachetny
  
Lobelia
  
In Latin
Laurus nobilis
  
Lobelia
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Anthophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Dicotyledonae
  
Order
Laurales
  
Asterales
  
Family
Magnoliaceae
  
Campanulaceae
  
Genus
Laurus
  
Lobelia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Epidendreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
  
Lobelioideae
  
Season and Care of Sweetbay and Lobelia
Season and care of Sweetbay and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetbay and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetbay season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sweetbay is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweetbay is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Sweetbay and Lobelia Physical Information
Sweetbay and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetbay height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Sweetbay and Lobelia are as follows:
Sweetbay flower color: White and Ivory
Sweetbay leaf color: Green, Light Green, Blue Green and Silver
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sweetbay and Lobelia
Care of Sweetbay and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetbay pruning is done Prune for shortening long shoots, 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 Sweetbay 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.