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Great lobelia is a native perennial which typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas. A clump-forming perennial which features light to dark blue, tubular, 2-lipped flowers with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip. Flowers arise from the upper leaf axils forming a dense terminal raceme atop stiff, unbranched, leafy stalks typically rising 2-3′ tall. Finely-toothed, lance-shaped, light green leaves (to 5″ long). Late summer bloom period. Species name of siphilitica arose from a prior medicinal use of the plant in the treatment of venereal disease. Also sometimes commonly called blue cardinal flower. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
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Easily grown in rich, humusy, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Needs constant moisture. Will tolerate full sun in cool, northern climates, but otherwise appreciates part shade. Divide clumps in spring as needed. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions, forming attractive colonies. (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)
| Common Name | Blue Cardinal Flower |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobelia siphilitica |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 3 ft. |
| Width | 1.5 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | Summer |
| Flower Color | blue |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | green |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
