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Description
Lobelia Jasionoides, commonly known as Blue Cardinal Flower, is a beautiful perennial plant that is native to eastern Asia. It belongs to the Campanulaceae family and is popular among gardeners due to its stunning blue flowers. The plant has a clump-forming habit and can grow up to 2-3 ft. tall and 1-2 ft. wide. It blooms in mid to late summer and attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.
Taxonomic Information
| Domain| Eukaryota ||———–|———–|| Kingdom| Plantae|| Phylum| Tracheophyta || Class| Magnoliopsida || Order| Asterales || Family| Campanulaceae || Genus| Lobelia || Species| Lobelia Jasionoides |
Appearance
The Lobelia Jasionoides plant has lance-shaped green leaves that grow up to 6 inches long and 1 inch wide. The flowers are tubular and bell-shaped with a beautiful blue color. They grow in clusters along the top of the stems and can be up to 1 inch long. The plant has a compact growth habit, and the stems are strong and upright. The foliage of the plant remains green throughout the growing season and turns yellow in fall.
Care Guide
Lobelia Jasionoides is a low-maintenance plant that is easy to grow. Here are some care tips:- Water: Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. The plant prefers well-draining soil.- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to promote healthy growth and blooming.- Soil: The plant prefers a slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5.- Sunlight: The plant prefers partial shade to full sun. In hotter climates, it needs some shade during the afternoon.- Hardiness Zones: Lobelia Jasionoides is hardy in USDA zones 5-8.
Common Pests & Diseases
Lobelia Jasionoides is generally pest-free, but it can be susceptible to some diseases, including:- Leaf spot: This fungal disease causes brown spots on the leaves. Remove infected leaves and avoid overhead watering to prevent the spread of the disease.- Powdery mildew: This fungal disease causes a white powdery coating on the leaves. Use a fungicide to control the disease and improve air circulation around the plant.- Aphids: These insects can suck the sap from the plant and cause stunted growth. Use insecticidal soap to control aphids.
Habitat
Lobelia Jasionoides is native to eastern Asia, including China, Korea, and Japan. It grows in moist areas, such as meadows, swamps, and along stream banks. The plant can tolerate some shade and is adapted to grow in a range of soil types.
Question and Answer
Q: Is Lobelia Jasionoides a sun-loving plant?A: Lobelia Jasionoides prefers partial shade to full sun. In hotter climates, it needs some shade during the afternoon.Q: Does Lobelia Jasionoides attract pollinators?A: Yes, Lobelia Jasionoides attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies with its nectar-rich flowers.Q: What is the hardiness zone for Lobelia Jasionoides?A: Lobelia Jasionoides is hardy in USDA zones 5-8.Q: How tall can Lobelia Jasionoides grow?A: Lobelia Jasionoides can grow up to 2-3 ft. tall and 1-2 ft. wide.
Related Plants
– Lobelia Cardinalis- Lobelia Siphilitica- Lobelia Tupa- Lobelia Fulgens- Lobelia Erinus
References
– Missouri Botanical Garden: Lobelia Jasionoides- The Spruce: How to Grow Lobelia Jasionoides- Gardening Know How: Lobelia Jasionoides – Tips for Growing Blue Cardinal Flower
