Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

Wow! This plant has it all—light to dark blue, tubular, two-lipped flowers blooming in tall spikes late in the season. Attracts hummingbirds, butterflies, and countless other beneficial insects. Species is Potentially Extirpated in Maine.

BLOOM TIME
  • July
  • August
  • September
SUNLIGHT
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Sun
  • Partial Shade
SOIL TYPE
  • Moist
  • Wet
  • Texture (Sand)
  • Texture (Loam)
  • Texture (Clay)
  • High Organic Matter
  • pH Acid <6.0
  • pH Neutral 6.0-8.0
HEIGHT

3-6'

CATERPILLAR SPECIES HOSTED

1-10

WILDLIFE BENEFITED

Caterpillars, Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Plant Datasheet

Artist: Jada Fitch

Photo Credit: Maine Audubon