Great Blue Lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica
Botanical plate of Lobelia siphilitica — Curtis-style illustration.
Lobelia siphilitica, the great blue lobelia, great lobelia, or blue cardinal flower, is a plant species within the family Campanulaceae. It is an herbaceous perennial dicot native to eastern and central Canada and United States. There are two recognized varieties of Lobelia siphilitica, var.
Quick Facts
| Scientific name | Lobelia siphilitica |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Height | 2-3 ft |
| Bloom time | Aug-Sep |
| Sun | Part shade |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Soil | Muck, loam |
| Wildlife value | Bumble-bee pollinated; the blue companion to cardinal flower |
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- Unknown (Public domain)
- Eric Hunt (CC BY-SA 4.0)