Great Blue Lobelia
Scientific Name: Lobelia siphilitica L.
Synonym: Lobelia syphilitica
Family: Campanulaceae
Robert H. Mohlenbrock. USDA SCS. 1989. Midwest wetland flora: Field office illustrated guide to plant species.
Sunset®: 2-9,14-17
USDA: 5-10
Heat Tolerance: Afternoon shade in hot areas
Sun Exposure: Part shade
Origin: Eastern USA, along streams and in swampy areas
Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial, 2 to 3 feet tall (60-90 cm), 1 to 1.5 feet spread (30-45 cm); leaves 0.8 to 2.4 inches wide (2-6 cm), 3.2 to 6 inches long (8-15 cm)
Flowers: Pink or blue flowers
Watering Needs: Bog plant, needs continuous moisture
Propagation: Clump division in spring, seeds, may self-seed
Britton, N.L., and A. Brown. 1913. Illustrated flora of the northern states and Canada. Vol. 3: 300.
The name 'siphilitica' comes the a medicinal usage of the plant to treat venereal diseases.
Blooming Habits:
Blue (white to purple) flowers, 0.8 to 1.2 inches long (2-3 cm) in a terminal raceme, up to 2 feet long (60 cm) or more, in August to October.
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