Lobelia sp. (Lobelia) - Image 6

Botanical name: Lobelia sp.

Common names: Lobelia, Asthma Weed, Indian Tobacco, Pukeweed, Cardinal Flower

Family: Campanulaceae

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 3-9

Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersRed, crimson, vinous flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
Ethnomedical plant. Plants marked as ethnomedical and/or described as medicinal, are not offered as medicine but rather as ornamentals or plant collectibles. Ethnomedical statements / products have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We urge all customers to consult a physician before using any supplements, herbals or medicines advertised here or elsewhere.Ethnomedical: Ethnomedical plant, traditionally used in folk or indigenous medicine
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Lobelia sp. (Lobelia) light blue flower close up with small green leaves and thin stems.
Lobelia sp. (Lobelia) delicate light blue flower clusters with tiny yellow centers on thin upright stems.
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