Lobelia siphilitica

Cardinal Flower - Big Blue

Big Blue Lobelia has clear blue flower spikes appearing in August and September, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and insects. Does well in full sun, even more than L. cardinalis. Very wet site tolerant, and naturalizes well from seed.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

18 Inches

Bloom Color

Blue

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
598	Lobelia siphilitica #1 (NATIVE-big blue)	Past bloom
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Full Shade
•	Native
•	Native - Straight Species
•	Rain Garden Plants

Soil Conditions

•	Moist
•	Wet

Bloom Time

•	Fall
•	Summer

Exposure

•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Hummingbirds
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Lobelia siphilitica

Eupatorium maculatum 'Phantom'
Joe Pye Weed

Chelone glabra
Turtlehead

Carex grayi
Gray's Sedge

Similar Plants to Lobelia siphilitica

Scutellaria incana
Hoary Skullcap

Pycnanthemum muticum
Mountain Mint

Chelone glabra 'Black Ace'
Turtlehead