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Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia
Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia
Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia
Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia
Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia
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Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

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see the growing notes at the bottom of the page!

Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), also know as blue cardinal flower, is a native perennial plant found in wetland environments, growing up to 1 meter in height. It produces bright blue, trumpet-shaped flowers arranged along upright stems, blooming in July and August. Its leaves are serrated, dark green, and slightly hairy. Adapted to moist soils, great blue lobelia thrives along streams, in marshes, and wet meadows, attracting a variety of pollinators, including bees and hummingbirds.

Ecological Roles
Great blue lobelia is valuable to wetland ecosystems, where it attracts a wide range of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its trumpet-shaped flowers provide an important nectar source late in the season. It also contributes to the stability of wet soils, helping to prevent erosion along streambanks and waterways.

 

Great blue lobelia seeds require cold stratification to ensure germination. See the cultivation notes below for more details.

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Growing Notes | Seeds - Great Blue Lobelia

Great blue lobelia prefers rich, moist to wet soils, and tolerates slightly acidic to neutral conditions. It thrives in sunny or partly shaded areas, particularly in wet meadows, stream banks, and open woodlands.

Great blue lobelia seeds require a 60 day cold stratification period. This step can be carried out naturally by sowing in the fall, or artificially through refrigeration for a spring sowing.

To do this, simply mix one part seeds with three parts moist vermiculite, then place this mixture in a sealed bag in the refrigerator for approximately 60 days.

Seeds should be sown on the surface or lightly pressed into the substrate without being covered, as they require light to germinate. It is recommended to maintain consistent moisture during the germination period without waterlogging the soil.
Great blue lobelia requires little maintenance once established, but it prefers an environment that remains relatively moist throughout the growing season.

Seeds per packet: 200

Family: Campanulaceae

Scientific name: Lobelia siphilitica

Life cycle: Perennial

Hardiness zone: 4

Soil type: Sandy to loamy

Soil moisture level: Medium to wet

Soil - additional attributes:

Light: Sun, part shade

Blooming: July to August

Spacing: 30 to 45 cm

Height: 90 cm

Deer resistance: High

Stratification: 60 days

Scarification: No

Germination time: 1 to 10 weeks (irregular)

Sowing depth: Surface