Pale Spiked Lobelia (Lobelia spicata) is a perennial wildflower that is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It is native to North America, particularly the Eastern United States and Southern Canada.
The flowers of the Pale Spiked Lobelia are small and tubular, featuring two upper lobes and three larger lower lobes, each with pointed tips. At the base of the lower lobes, there are yellow spots and a dark blue stigma. The flower stalks are hairless, and the flowers are loosely arranged on a spike that can grow over a foot long. Each flower measures about ½ inch across and has no noticeable scent. Flower colors can be white, light blue, or light lavender, blooming from June through August. Both the flowers and foliage are unscented.
These flowers provide nectar and pollen. They are a great choice for fresh-cut arrangements. They attract a variety of pollinators, including minor, mason, and sweat bees, as well as long-tongued bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Additionally, the plant serves as a host for several species of moths and butterflies.
Pale Spiked Lobelia thrives in full sun to partial shade. It reaches a mature height of 2 feet, with a spread of 1 to 2 feet. The plant prefers rich, loamy, somewhat rocky soil and requires medium wet to medium dry moisture levels. Propagation is primarily through seeds, but it can be divided.
The plant features a small rosette of basal leaves, supported by a delicate spike of pale blue, two-lipped flowers. The stem is leafy, reddish, and hairy at the base. The lower half of the plant primarily has leaves that are 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Single or multiple unbranched stems grow from the base, with alternate and slightly toothed leaves along the stem. The seed capsules are round and about ¼ inch long, and when they open, tiny seeds can be carried by the wind. The plant has a taproot system.
Companion plants for Pale Spiked Lobelia include prairie dropseed, pale purple coneflower, black-eyed susan, and wild bergamot.
This plant is generally considered deer resistant; its leaves and stems are covered with a waxy substance that makes it unpalatable to small mammals.
Pale Spiked Lobelia (Lobelia spicata) is a perennial wildflower that is hardy in USDA zones 4-9. It is native to North America, particularly the Eastern United States and Southern Canada.
The flowers of the Pale Spiked Lobelia are small and tubular, featuring two upper lobes and three larger lower lobes, each with pointed tips. At the base of the lower lobes, there are yellow spots and a dark blue stigma. The flower stalks are hairless, and the flowers are loosely arranged on a spike that can grow over a foot long. Each flower measures about ½ inch across and has no noticeable scent. Flower colors can be white, light blue, or light lavender, blooming from June through August. Both the flowers and foliage are unscented.
These flowers provide nectar and pollen. They are a great choice for fresh-cut arrangements. They attract a variety of pollinators, including minor, mason, and sweat bees, as well as long-tongued bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies. Additionally, the plant serves as a host for several species of moths and butterflies.
Pale Spiked Lobelia thrives in full sun to partial shade. It reaches a mature height of 2 feet, with a spread of 1 to 2 feet. The plant prefers rich, loamy, somewhat rocky soil and requires medium wet to medium dry moisture levels. Propagation is primarily through seeds, but it can be divided.
The plant features a small rosette of basal leaves, supported by a delicate spike of pale blue, two-lipped flowers. The stem is leafy, reddish, and hairy at the base. The lower half of the plant primarily has leaves that are 3 inches long and 1 inch wide. Single or multiple unbranched stems grow from the base, with alternate and slightly toothed leaves along the stem. The seed capsules are round and about ¼ inch long, and when they open, tiny seeds can be carried by the wind. The plant has a taproot system.
Companion plants for Pale Spiked Lobelia include prairie dropseed, pale purple coneflower, black-eyed susan, and wild bergamot.
This plant is generally considered deer resistant; its leaves and stems are covered with a waxy substance that makes it unpalatable to small mammals.
