Pale-spiked Lobelia (Lobelia spicata)

A delicate, somewhat short-lived lobelia easily distinguished from its cousins by its small stature and white flowers. Tolerates close proximity and some shade from surrounding prairie plants, and takes up almost no room itself. Young and new plants need consistent moisture while they establish, but established plants tolerate some dryer conditions.

Light: Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Wet Mesic, Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Loam, Rocky Loam 

Height: 1’-3’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: May-Aug

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract bees, small butterflies, and skippers. Toxic foliage is avoided by most mammals, but is occasionally browsed by deer.