Perennials · 1 variety
Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia)
A true-blue late-summer native for moist spots — bumblebees disappear inside the blooms.
- Light
- Sun or part shade
- Height
- 36–48″
- Spread
- 12–18″
- Deer
- Usually left alone
- Containers
- Good in pots
- Native
- Minnesota native
Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.
The Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia) we grow
We grow the straight species here rather than named cultivars — the plant as it comes, which is usually what you want for pollinators and for anything going into a native planting. Quantities change through the season, so call (763) 742-8774 to check what’s ready.
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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.