Pale-spiked Lobelia (Lobelia spicata)
Spring Plant
This Species is typically available during our Spring Public Sale May-June at Geist Nursery in Fishers, IN.
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.
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