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Lobelia elongata

Genus: Lobelia - Species: elongata - Family: Campanulaceae

Phonetic Spelling: loh-BEE-lee-ah ee-lon-GAH-tah

Common Names:

  • Blue Lobelia
  • Long-Leaf Lobelia
  • Longleaf Lobella
  • Purple Lobelia
  • Streamside Lobelia

Tags

hummingbird friendly
shade garden
pollinator plant
butterfly friendly
erosion control
bird friendly
NC native
native garden
food source hard mast fruit
food source nectar
NC Native Pollinator Plant
wetlands
shade perennial
native perennial
pollinator garden
butterfly garden
shade
freshwater habitat
freshwater

Quick Facts

  • Height: Not specified
  • Width: Not specified
  • USDA Zones:
    • 7a
    • 7b
    • 8a
    • 8b
    • 6a
    • 6b
    • 4a
    • 4b
    • 5a
    • 5b
  • NC Region:Not specified
  • Origin:Native to South Atlantic US

  • Life Cycle:
    • Perennial
  • Plant Types:
    • Herbaceous Perennial
    • Native Plant
  • Habit:Not specified

Distribution

AL, DE, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, SC, VA

Uses

A beautiful addition to your garden.

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