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Great Blue Lobelia is a herbaceous perennial that may grow 3 to 4 feet tall. The leaves are alternate with a toothed margin. Blue flowers first mature in mid-summer and continue into early fall. The flowers are larger than other Lobelias and have stripes on the tube portion.

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This plant provides late summer bloom to the perennial border, wild garden, native plant garden, woodland garden, or naturalized planting. It is also effective near ponds or streams.

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This plant was selected as the 1993 NC Wildflower of the Year, a program managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden with some financial support from the Garden Club of North Carolina.

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Fire Risk: This plant has a medium flammability rating.

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Insects, Diseases, or Other Plant Problems: Snails and slugs may damage the foliage.

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This plant provides late summer bloom to the perennial border, wild garden, native plant garden, woodland garden, or naturalized planting. It is also effective near ponds or streams.

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This plant was selected as the 1993 NC Wildflower of the Year, a program managed by the North Carolina Botanical Garden with some financial support from the Garden Club of North Carolina.

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Fire Risk: This plant has a medium flammability rating.

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Insects, Diseases, or Other Plant Problems: Snails and slugs may damage the foliage.

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Lobelia siphilitica

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