Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Native to: All of New England

Life cycle: Short-Lived Perennial

Light: Full/Partial Sun

Soil Moisture: Wet to Medium

Height: 18-36”
Spacing: 12-18”

Blooms: July-October
Bloom Color: Blue/Purple

Natural Habitat: Moist woods, damp areas, streamsides, and pond margins. Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Bird Favorite, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Host Plant (eg. hummingbird moths), Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

Pairs Well With: Golden groundsel, zig-zag goldenrod, bluestem goldenrod, white snakeroot, and blue-wood aster

“Royal blue, tubular flowers burst into bloom from green basal foliage for several months in late summer. Very adaptable in the garden and self-sows readily creating a lot of color and attracting pollinators later in the season. A hummingbird moth favorite and long-lasting cut flower.”

–Wild Seed Project

“Great blue lobelia’s flowers make great landing pads for our native bumblebees, never far away when this species is blooming. A versatile plant, this long-flowering summer perennial can stand moist to borderline-dry soils, and tolerates partial shade very well.”

–Native Plant Trust