Pale Spiked Lobelia
Herbaceous perennial reaching 30-60 cm tall. Features narrow leaves and slender spikes of small, pale blue to white flowers. Prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Drought-tolerant once established. Attracts small native bees and other pollinators. Suitable for dry prairies and meadows.
Plant Details
Bloom Colour: Pale Blue to White
Bloom Time: Late-Spring to Early-Summer
Sun Requirements: Sun
Moisture: Dry to Moist-Drained
Phenology: Growth emerges May. Flower spikes develop June. Blooms June-July. Seeds mature August-September. Dies back completely after frost.
Wildlife Value: Attracts native bees and small butterflies; seeds eaten by songbirds; deer resistant
Habit Over Time: Produces delicate, upright stems from a small basal rosette. While it may self-seed, it does not spread vegetatively and maintains a modest footprint. The fine stems create an airy, transparent effect that works well with neighboring plants. Forms loose colonies over time through self-seeding but is never overwhelming.
Height: Short to Medium (1-2 feet)