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Great Blue Lobelia Plant Sets Plants - Garden for Wildlife

Great Blue Lobelia Plant Sets

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$38.00
$38.00
$12.66 per plant

Ideal for: Shade gardens and moist or wet areas where other plants might struggle.

    Thrives in:
  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
  • Shade
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    Pre-order today to be first in line for shipping once the risk of frost has passed in your zone. Shipping Timeframes

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Shipping resumes in Spring 2025

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Shipping Timeframes

We work hard to make sure you receive healthy plants that will lead to a thriving wildlife garden. Our growers nurture your plants until the timing is best to send them your way. Shipping begins each year in spring after the last frost date for your area has passed and ends in early fall when the plants start to go dormant.

Most shipping regions are still accepting pre-orders for Spring 2025 but the southeast (Florida and neighboring states) has begun to ship pre-orders in the order they were received. Check your shipping region for details on expected shipping start dates. 

What is my USDA Hardiness Zone?

Sometimes called “growing zones,” hardiness zones refer to a map developed by the USDA that separates the United States into regions based on the average low winter temperatures. The USDA Hardiness Zone Map is the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which plants are most likely to thrive at a location. The map is based on the average annual minimum winter temperature, divided into 10-degree F zones and further divided into 5-degree F half-zones.

When will my plants ship?

Find your shipping region to see when the approximate shipping timeframe will be. All orders are filled in the order they are received, with the oldest pre-orders shipping first.

Frequently Asked Questions
  • Product Description

    • Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) features vibrant blue tubular flowers that bloom from late summer to early fall, offering a late-season nectar source when many other plants have stopped blooming. This native perennial is highly adaptable to various garden environments, thriving in full sun, part shade, or full shade light conditions, and challenging soil conditions, ranging from moist to wet areas with loam, clay, or sandy soil where few other plants thrive. 

    Key Benefits:

    • Perennial Beauty: Returns each year with minimal care, offering consistent beauty and ecological benefits.
    • Low Maintenance: Requires less water once established and thrives without the need for chemical treatments, promoting a sustainable garden.
    • Deer Resistant: Once established, this hardy plant is resilient to deer browsing, ensuring it remains a standout feature in your garden.
    • Eco-Friendly: Grown non-GMO and free of harmful neonicotinoids, supporting a healthy environment for pollinators and other wildlife.
    • Versatile Quantities: Available in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to fit any garden size and layout.

    Why Choose Great Blue Lobelia?

    Great Blue Lobelia not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of your garden with its stunning blue blooms but also plays a crucial role in supporting local wildlife. Its adaptability to various light conditions makes it a versatile choice for expanding your wildlife garden, creating a lush, dynamic landscape.

    Planting Tips:

    1. Location: Choose a spot in full sun, part shade, or full shade with wet to moist soil.
    2. Watering: Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. Once established, reduce watering frequency.
    3. Maintenance: Minimal care required. There's no need to deadhead the flowers, as allowing them to go to seed provides a valuable food source for birds. Leaving the stems standing in the fall offers overwintering sites for beneficial insects. If desired, cut back the stems in late spring after pollinators have emerged. 

    For more information on planting, view our How to Plant Your Native Plants guide and other planting tips in the Garden for Wildlife Learning Center.

    Enhance your garden with Great Blue Lobelia and create a thriving, vibrant haven for wildlife. Enjoy the striking beauty and ecological benefits this unique native plant brings to your landscape.

  • Shipping

    • Shipping Range:

    • CT
    • DC
    • DE
    • IA
    • IL
    • IN
    • KS
    • KY
    • MA
    • MD
    • ME
    • MI
    • MN
    • MO
    • NC
    • ND
    • NE
    • NH
    • NJ
    • NY
    • OH
    • OK
    • PA
    • RI
    • SD
    • TN
    • VA
    • VT
    • WI
    • WV

    Zip Code Verification: Our plants are grown regionally to thrive where you live and help local wildlife. Confirm availability for your area using the zip code checker near the add to cart button above.

    Returns: Due to the nature of our products, we are unable to offer order cancellations, returns or exchanges. In order to guarantee your satisfaction, all plants are covered by our 365-Day Plant Guarantee.

    *To ensure your plants arrive healthy, we may delay shipments to certain areas during times of extreme temperatures, natural disasters, or other conditions that will impact the plants during transit

  • Additional Details

    • Sizing: At the time of shipment, our plants have a developed root mass and emerging foliage around 4-8” high.

    Recommended container sizes (in width) for container planting:

    • 12 In
    • 18 In
    • 24 In
    • 36 In
    • 48 In

Meet Your Plants

Great Blue Lobelia

Lobelia siphilitica

  • Grows to: 1-2 Ft
  • Spread: 1-1.5 Ft
  • Blooms: July-September
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
  • Soil Moisture: Medium, Moist, Wet
  • Soil Description: Loam, Clay, Sand
  • Attracts: Butterflies, Native Bees, Bumblebees, Beneficial Insects

Support your local wildlife.

Help birds, pollinators such as bees, butterflies, other insects, amphibians and small mammals, and reptiles.

Have a global impact.

Help create habitats for declining wildlife, reduce urban heat islands and manage storm water runoff.

Bring nature home.

There’s no easier place to get a daily dose of nature and the physical, mental and spiritual benefits.

Support our mission.

All orders benefit our non-profit to help declining wildlife and expand native plant availability nationwide.

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Our Mission

Make it easy to make an impact.

We think planting for wildlife should be a no-brainer. So we’ve made it simple for you to connect what you plant to the positive impact on wildlife and the planet. Because seeing the change makes all the difference.

Meet the Growers

Our Growers Are Our Partners

When you buy a Garden for Wildlife™ Native Plant Collection, you're not just helping wildlife and the planet; you're also supporting the hard-working small businesses in your region who we've partnered with to grow our native plants.

We select independent, regional growers who meet specific standards, including:

  • Sustainable, chemical-free growing practices.
  • Experience growing native, local ecotype plant species.
  • The ability to grow and sort mass plugs/starter plants.
  • The capacity to safely pack and ship plants to their new homes.