A species that is uncommon in cultivation. Flowers are similar to great blue lobelia, but plants are more tolerant of average conditions and even short dry spells. Good for late season blooms.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Clay Loam, Sandy Loam

Height: 3’-5’

Bloom Color: Light Blue

Bloom Time: Aug-Oct

Root Type: ?

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Little data available. Flowers are known to attract one species of short tongued bee but likely attract butterflies and hummingbirds like their close relatives (cardinal flower and great blue lobelia).