Gattinger's Lobelia (Lobelia Gattingeri) is a annual or biennial herb in the Campanulaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 6-8. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Lobelia gattingeri is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, endemic to calcareous cedar glades and barrens in parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama.

Gattinger's Lobelia

Gattinger's Lobelia

Lobelia Gattingeri

Lobelia gattingeri is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family, endemic to calcareous cedar glades and barrens in parts of Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
annual or biennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones
6-8

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:calcareous, rocky, loamy
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:groundcover, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Gattinger's Lobelia

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Campanulaceae
Genus:Lobelia