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Great Blue Lobelia (White) (Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba')
I had purchased Great Blue Lobelia seeds from Prairie Moon Nursery last year and was very surprised that amongst all the blue plants I ended up with a single white one. Which makes a very nice contrast amongst all the blue ones. I ended up collecting the seeds, stratifying them in the refrigerator, planting them on February 15th and noted the first germination in six days.
I am looking forward to seeing how many will actually turn out to be white. I will be offering the plants for sale. Other than the color all else is the same as with the blue variety.
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Growing Conditions
* Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butter flies
* Full sun to partial shade
* Thrives in moist to wet, rich, humusy soils
organic matter.
* Performs best in acidic to neutral pH soils
* Full sun to partial shade
* Grows 2–3 feet tall with a 1–2 foot spread.
* Deer Resistant
Detailed Information
Great Blue Lobelia (White) (Lobelia siphilitica 'Alba')
A self-seeding annual, jewelweed typically grows two to five feet in height. It has weak, watery stems Seedlings sprout in early spring and reach maximum size by August. Flowering begins in mid-summer and continues until frost kills the plant. The fruit is an elongated capsule, which, when ripe, bursts open at the slightest touch where the name touch-me-not is derived.
Jewelweed makes a lovely addition to native plant gardens that are located in moist, partially shaded areas. Not only are the flowers aesthetically pleasing, so are the hummingbirds, bumblebees, and butterflies that are attracted to the flowers.
Jewelweed can be used to fill in empty spaces in the garden that might otherwise be taken over by non-native weeds.
Growing Conditions
* A favorite of hummingbirds & bumblebees.
Grows 2 to 5 feet tall in moist, shady habitats like stream banks and swamps.
* Full sun to partial shade
* Thrives in moist to wet, rich, humusy soils
organic matter.
* Performs best in acidic to neutral pH soils
* Full sun to partial shade
* Grows 2–3 feet tall with a 1–2 foot spread.
* Deer Resistant