Flora of Pennsylvania

Lobelia

Lobelia lobelia

The genus Lobelia was named after the Flemish botanist, Matthias de L'Obel (1538-1616).

Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower)
Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) Plant is native to PA

Slender spikes of bright red, irregularly shaped …

Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco)
Lobelia inflata (Indian tobacco) Plant is native to PA

This is the commonest of the Lobelia genus of the …

Lobelia kalmii (brook lobelia)
Lobelia kalmii (brook lobelia) Plant is native to PA

Lobelia siphilitica (great blue lobelia)
Lobelia siphilitica (great blue lobelia) Plant is native to PA

This native perennial wildflower is one of the …

Lobelia spicata (pale-spiked lobelia)
Lobelia spicata (pale-spiked lobelia) Plant is native to PA

The flowers of this lobelia species tend to be …

Lobelia lobelia

Lobelia gallery
Common Names
lobelia