Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
America
Types
Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
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
Pyramidal
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Orange, Light Yellow
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Lime Green, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Cushion
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
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
Soil Compaction
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches
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, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
LIRIODENDRON tulipifera
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar
Lobelia
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप पेड़
Lobelia
In German
Tulpenbaum
Lobelie
In French
tulipier
Lobelia
In Spanish
árbol de tulipán
Lobelia
In Greek
δέντρο τουλίπα
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
árvore de tulipa
Lobélia
In Polish
tulipanowiec
Lobelia
In Latin
Tulipa arbore
Lobelia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Order
Magnoliales
Asterales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Campanulaceae
Genus
Liriodendron
Lobelia
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Season and Care of Tulip Tree and Lobelia
Season and care of Tulip Tree and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip Tree and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip Tree season is Spring and Fall and Lobelia season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Tulip Tree is Clay, Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Tulip Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Tulip Tree and Lobelia Physical Information
Tulip Tree and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Tulip Tree and Lobelia are as follows:
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip Tree and Lobelia
Care of Tulip Tree and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches 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 Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.