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Great Lobelia
Lobelia siphilitica

Other common names: Blue Cardinal Flower

Family: Bellflower Family (Campanulaceae)

Group: Lobelias

Flowers: Summer;  Red/Pink, Blue/Violet;  Irregular flowers

Leaves: Alternate, Simple

Height: 60-120 cm (23-47 in)

Habitat: Forests, Wet Areas

Grows in Sun/Shade: Sun

Books: Newcomb's Wildflower Guide: 52   

Native/Non-native: Native

Photographs: 68 photographs available, of which 1 are featured on this page. SCROLL DOWN FOR PHOTOGRAPHS.

Great Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica)
Photograph by Graham Buck