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(Lobelia coronopifolia)
Wild Lobelia (Lobelia coronopifolia)
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Jeremy Gilmore
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Photo by: Jeremy Gilmore | License Type: CC BY 4.0 | License URL: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ | Rights Holder: Jeremy Gilmore | Publisher: iNaturalist | Date Created: 2021-05-01T08:24:21-07:00 |
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Summary
Lobelia coronopifolia, commonly known as Wild Lobelia, is a perennial herb native to the fynbos and grasslands of South Africa. This plant typically grows to a height of 0.5-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters) and a width of 0.8-1 feet (0.2-0.3 meters). It forms a low mound of narrow, lance-shaped leaves, and during the spring, summer, and fall, it produces striking blue flowers that are quite showy and attract pollinators.
Wild Lobelia is valued for its long blooming period and vibrant blue flowers, which add a splash of color to garden borders, rockeries, and container plantings. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring only occasional deadheading to promote further blooming. In cultivation, it prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types from sandy to loamy. While it does best in full sun or part shade, it is important to protect it from the hot afternoon sun in warmer climates. Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot, so it is crucial to ensure proper soil conditions. Wild Lobelia is not known for being invasive and does not typically present major disease problems, although it can be susceptible to slugs and snails.CC BY-SA 4.0
Wild Lobelia is valued for its long blooming period and vibrant blue flowers, which add a splash of color to garden borders, rockeries, and container plantings. It is relatively easy to maintain, requiring only occasional deadheading to promote further blooming. In cultivation, it prefers well-drained soil and can tolerate a range of soil types from sandy to loamy. While it does best in full sun or part shade, it is important to protect it from the hot afternoon sun in warmer climates. Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot, so it is crucial to ensure proper soil conditions. Wild Lobelia is not known for being invasive and does not typically present major disease problems, although it can be susceptible to slugs and snails.CC BY-SA 4.0
Plant Description
- Plant Type: Herb
- Height: 0.5-1 feet
- Width: 0.8-1 feet
- Growth Rate: Moderate
- Flower Color: Blue
- Flowering Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
- Leaf Retention: Deciduous
Growth Requirements
- Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
- Water: Medium
- Drainage: Medium
Common Uses
Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Garden, Low Maintenance, Rock Garden
Natural Habitat
Native to the fynbos and grasslands of South Africa
Other Names
Common Names: Isidala Esikhulu
Scientific Names: , Lobelia coronopifolia, Dortmanna coronopifolia, Lobelia coronopifolia var. simsii, Dortmanna coronopifolia f. rosea, Dortmanna coronopifolia var. normalis, Dortmannia coronopifolia, Dortmannia coronopifolia f. rosea, Dortmannia coronopifolia var. normalis, Lobelia coronopifolia f. albiflora
GBIF Accepted Name: Lobelia coronopifolia L.