Lobelia Info

Flowers are typically two-lipped, featuring three lower spreading petals and two smaller upper petals. Colors vary widely, including shades of blue, purple, red, pink, and white.

Hardy perennial with long-lasting bright blue flowers; thrives in moist soil. Indian Tobacco

Lobelia is highly toxic. Ingesting large quantities can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, tremors, or convulsions. It is strictly discouraged for pregnant or breastfeeding women and those with GI conditions like ulcers. Consult a healthcare provider before using. lobelia

Popular half-hardy annual with blue, trailing flowers; ideal for containers. Cardinal Flower

Native to Chile; features downy foliage and blood-red tubular flowers. Indian Tobacco Lobelia is highly toxic

Native North American perennial with vibrant red flower spikes; attracts hummingbirds. Great Blue Lobelia

Lobelia is a diverse genus of roughly 442 species of flowering plants belonging to the bellflower family ( Campanulaceae ). These plants vary significantly, ranging from delicate, trailing annuals used in ornamental baskets to tall, striking perennials native to wetlands. Consult a healthcare provider before using

Species can be annuals, perennials, or even shrubs, with some growing up to 6 feet tall.