species 12,069 observations

Garden Lobelia

Lobelia erinus

Field notes

Supports All

29 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Setaceous Hebrew Character 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it Western Calligrapher 1
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Umber Skipper, Fiery Skipper, Two-spotted Bumble Bee, Margined Calligrapher 27

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: Well drained Moist
Soil: Sand Loam Clay Organic
Soil pH: Acid Neutral Alkaline
Deer resistant: Yes
Habit: Erect Spreading
Plant type: Annual Herbaceous perennial Poisonous

From NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.