Palespike Lobelia

Showy tall spikes of 1/2 inch pale blue to white lipped flowers from June through August, basal rosette of leaves is semi-evergreen, pollinated by native bees, tolerant of rocky soil, attracts butterflies. A more delicate-looking cousin of Great Lobelia and Cardinal flower that is more tolerant of drier conditions. Somewhat short-lived for a perennial, so allow it to seed in.

1-2 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones: 3b-9a
Perennial
Deer Resistant

Native Range: Labrador west through ME & s ON to e MT, south to e TX across to n GA. Rare in MT, TX, & DE

Germination - Moderately Difficult: Cold stratify 8 weeks, tiny seed, surface sow.

Palespike Lobelia in a 3.5 inch pot $16.00 (Temporarily Sold Out*)

Palespike Lobelia Seed Packet $5.00

*We normally carry this item but are temporarily sold out. We expect to have it available again as soon as our plants in production reach sufficient size/maturity or we harvest more seed. In some cases, plants may be recovering from caterpillar damage (Monarchs love our Milkweed), wind or hail damage, rampaging woodchucks, downed trees, or other natural issues. We are constantly updating our web site so please check back again.

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