Lobelia spicata, commonly known as Pale Spiked Lobelia, is a herbaceous perennial plant native to a variety of habitats including moist meadows, prairies, open woodlands, and savannas in southern Canada and the eastern United States. It typically grows to a height of 1-4 feet (30-120 cm) and spreads 0.5-1.5 feet (15-45 cm) wide. The plant features a rosette of basal leaves and erect, leafy stems topped with dense spikes of small, tubular flowers that are usually white or pale blue, blooming from June to September. The flowers are modestly showy and attract a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.

Pale Spiked Lobelia is valued for its role in supporting native pollinators and for its ability to adapt to a range of soil conditions, though it prefers moist, well-drained soils. It is often used in wildflower gardens, meadow plantings, and restoration projects. In cultivation, it requires minimal maintenance once established, tolerating both full sun and partial shade. While generally disease-free, it can suffer from root rot in overly wet conditions. This species is not known for aggressive roots or significant disease problems, but it can self-seed prolifically under ideal conditions.CC BY-SA 4.0