species 9,036 observations

Downy Lobelia

Lobelia puberula

Field notes

Lobelia puberula, or downy lobelia, is a perennial herbaceous wildflower in the Bellflower family (Campanulaceae) native to eastern and south central United States. It is the most common blue-flowered Lobelia in the Southeast. It grows in mesic (moderate moisture) to hydric (moist) habitats in sun or partial shade.

Supports All

34 native animals
supported in the US

Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Rufous Hummingbird 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors American Bumble Bee, Common Eastern Bumble Bee, Eastern Carpenter Bee, Cloudless Sulphur 33

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade
Moisture: Dry Well drained Moist Wet
Soil: Sand Loam Clay
Soil pH: Acid Neutral
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.