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Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia)

A true-blue late-summer native for moist spots — bumblebees disappear inside the blooms.

Photo coming — we shoot these on our own benches. Want to see it now? Call (763) 742-8774.
Light
Sun or part shade
Height
24–36″
Deer
Usually left alone
Containers
Good in pots
Native
Minnesota native

Carries height — the thriller at the center of a pot or the back of a bed.

What we grow

We grow the straight species here rather than named cultivars — the plant as it comes, which is usually what you want for pollinators and for anything going into a native planting. Quantities change through the season, so call (763) 742-8774 to check what’s ready.

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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.