{"product_id":"lobelie-bleue","title":"Blue Lobelia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Lobelia (\u003cem\u003eLobelia siphilitica\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMoist-Loving Native Perennial for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Blue Lobelia (\u003cem\u003eLobelia siphilitica\u003c\/em\u003e) is a fast-growing, cold-hardy perennial ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 30–60 cm per year and reaches 30–120 cm at maturity. Best for pollinator gardens, moist landscapes, and naturalized plantings, it offers striking late-summer blue flowers and excellent adaptability to wet soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Blue Lobelia for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtremely hardy and perfectly suited for wet conditions, Blue Lobelia thrives where many perennials struggle, making it a top choice for naturalized and low-lying areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament \/ Small yards \/ Pollinator gardens\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low once established\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern North America\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy, clay, or sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic to neutral, moist to wet conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and naturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soils and periodically saturated sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1–4 ft (0.3–1.2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1–1.5 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMoist, adaptable, sandy, clay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRegular first year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3–5+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Blue Lobelia Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Blue Lobelia if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want vibrant flowers within 1 growing season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small or medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zones 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bright blue flowers and pollinator activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for moist areas, pond edges, or rain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is very dry or sandy without irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a drought-tolerant plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in full, hot sun without moisture retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePond or stream edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized perennial borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlue Lobelia thrives in consistently moist soils and produces dense spikes of vivid blue flowers that attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its upright habit adds vertical interest while supporting biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Blue Lobelia Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout native perennial known for its rare true-blue flowers and adaptability to wet environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green foliage emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upright stems develop with lush foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright blue flower spikes bloom from late summer into early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dies back to ground, returning reliably in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Blue Lobelia is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow load and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider wind protection if your site is exposed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–2 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–1.5 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply 1–2 times per week for the first 8–10 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and soil drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs well in Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat growing conditions does this plant need (sun and soil)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, rich soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Blue Lobelia good for pollinators and wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, it strongly attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It forms clumps and is easy to manage. Plant about 1–2 ft from other plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It is a clean perennial that dies back naturally in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/blue-lobelia\" title=\"Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/blue-lobelia\" title=\"Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)\"\u003eBlue Lobelia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eBright blue flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eWet areas \/ pollinators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/cardinal-flower\" title=\"Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/cardinal-flower\" title=\"Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)\"\u003eCardinal Flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eRed flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePond edges \/ wildlife\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/turtlehead\" title=\"Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/turtlehead\" title=\"Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)\"\u003eTurtlehead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUnique white flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eShade \/ moist soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e________________________________________\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/native-perennials-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Perennials\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Native Plants for Wet Soils in Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Pollinator-Friendly Perennials for Canadian Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":49744535257407,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Lobelie-bleue-illustration.jpg?v=1770139390","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/blue-lobelia","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}