Lobelia siphilitica aka Great Blue Lobelia

Great Blue Lobelia presents a moderate level of care, which allows plant enthusiasts with some experience to expand their skills and knowledge.

Great Blue Lobelia should be watered regularly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Great Blue Lobelia loves a well-draining soil. Perlite and vermiculite help with drainage, while coco coir adds organic matter, so a good potting soil mix will have all three. You can improve store-bought soil by adding some perlite to it.

To ensure optimal growth, the Great Blue Lobelia prefers bright diffused light for 6-8 hours each day. Insufficient light can result in slow growth and leaf drop, so it's important to find a well-lit location for this plant. Place it near a window, within a distance of 1 meter (3 feet), to enhance its potential for thriving.

During the wintertime, it's common for Great Blue Lobelia to go dormant and their growth may slow down, so waterings should be spaced out more.

Great Blue Lobelia is poisonous if ingested. We suggest keeping this plant out of reach if you have children, cats, or dogs in the home.

Great Blue Lobelia grows vertically and new growth emerges from the top of the plant.

Great Blue Lobelia’s native range is Eastern N. America - Maine to S. Dakota, south to Texas and Missouri.