GardenGenius™ Great Blue Lobelia Deluxe Grow Kit – Indiana Native Perennial for Pollinators

Grow striking Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) with the GardenGenius™ Deluxe Grow Kit. This Ecoregion 8 native perennial thrives in moist to wet soils and attracts hummingbirds, bumblebees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinators from midsummer into fall.

Kit Includes:

• 1 Indoor Mini Tabletop Greenhouse – ideal for starting seeds indoors
• 12 Organic Grow Media Pucks – nutrient-rich for healthy seedling development
• More than 36 Native Great Blue Lobelia Seeds – premium, pollinator-friendly seed stock
• 1 Precision Laboratory Tweezer – for accurate seed handling
• Detailed Step-by-Step Instructions – great for beginners and experienced gardeners

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Lobelia siphilitica
• Native Region: Ecoregion 8 (Indiana & Midwest USA)
• Mature Height: 1–2 ft
• Spread: 1–1.5 ft
• Bloom Time: July–September
• Light Requirements: Full Sun, Part Shade, Shade
• Soil Moisture: Wet, Moist
• Soil Type: Loam, Clay, Sand
• Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bumblebees, Native Bees, Butterflies, Beneficial Insects
• Toxicity: This plant is toxic to pets. Avoid planting where pets have easy access.

Planting Instructions:

• Cold stratify: place seeds in the freezer for 8 weeks to mimic natural conditions.
• Press seeds gently onto the soil surface—do not cover.
• Seeds require light to germinate; keep the medium evenly moist.

For science-backed native plant guidance, see Purdue University Publication POL-6-W: Recommended Indiana-Native Plants for Attracting Pollinators .