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Great Blue Lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica
In the United States:
Native
· also called blue cardinal flower, great lobelia
Honeybees and bumblebees visit the tubular flowers for nectar and pollen, with the lower lip serving as a landing platform that favors larger bees. Bloom occurs in late summer into early fall in moist to wet habitats. It is a short-lived perennial that self-seeds readily under suitable conditions.
| Nectar | medium |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | August–October |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | partial |
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