Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)

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Early settlers used it as a remedy for syphilis, which inspired its species name “siphilitica.”

Its foliage contains bitter compounds, making it less appealing to browsing wildlife.

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Early settlers used it as a remedy for syphilis, which inspired its species name “siphilitica.”

Its foliage contains bitter compounds, making it less appealing to browsing wildlife.

Bloom: late summer to early fall

Habitats: bottoms of sandstone canyons along streams; ditches; fens; floodplain and bottomland woodlands; gravelly seeps and springs; low areas along rivers and ponds; moist areas of pastures; moist black soil prairies; soggy meadows near rivers; swamps; woodland borders

Lifespan: perennial

Moisture: wet to moist

Plant type (height): forb (1 to 4 feet)

Requirements: partial sun (full sun and light shade are tolerated)

Soil: fertile loam