Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
nana
ID:
816390

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 317 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815724

Common Names

  • Nana Lobelia
  • Lobelia Nana
  • Lobelia

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Description

Lobelia nana (also called Dwarf Lobelia, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 0.3 m tall. It is native to North America and is found in dry to mesic prairies, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia nana is a small, evergreen shrub that is native to North America. It has small, white flowers and is often used as a ground cover or in rock gardens. It is also known to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, making it a great addition to any garden.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lobelia nana has small blue flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have small, oval-shaped, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia nana is a perennial plant that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. It is propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in spring or autumn. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or autumn and replant the divisions in moist, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Lobelia nana

Lobelia nana is native to the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida and west to Texas.

Lobelia nana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia nana?

Lobelia nana

What type of plant is Lobelia nana?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Lobelia nana?

4-9

Species in the Lobelia genus

Lobelia arnhemiaca, Lobelia assurgens, Lobelia alsinoides, Lobelia alticaulis, Lobelia amoena, Lobelia aquaemontis, Lobelia anatina, Lobelia appendiculata, Lobelia angulata, Lobelia acuminata, Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia anceps, Lobelia adnexa, Lobelia acutidens, Lobelia agrestis, Lobelia aguana, Lobelia aquatica, Lobelia archboldiana, Lobelia ardisiandroides, Lobelia viridiflora, Lobelia vanreenensis, Lobelia villosa, Lobelia victoriensis, Lobelia wilmsiana, Lobelia yuccoides, Lobelia yucatana, Lobelia xongorolana, Lobelia xalapensis, Lobelia vagans, Lobelia canbyi, Lobelia capillifolia, Lobelia cardinalis, Lobelia bridgesii, Lobelia brigittalis, Lobelia bryophila, Lobelia camporum, Lobelia burttii, Lobelia cacuminis, Lobelia caeciliae, Lobelia caerulea, Lobelia caledoniana, Lobelia morogoroensis, Lobelia acrochila, Lobelia calochlamys, Lobelia ritabeaniana, Lobelia thuliniana, Lobelia tripartita, Lobelia guatemalensis, Lobelia zelayensis, Lobelia macdonaldii,

Species in the Campanulaceae family

Adenophora amurica, Adenophora brevidiscifera, Adenophora capillaris, Adenophora changaica, Adenophora coelestis, Adenophora contracta, Adenophora cordifolia, Adenophora divaricata, Adenophora elata, Adenophora fusifolia, Adenophora gmelinii, Adenophora golubinzevaeana, Adenophora grandiflora, Adenophora hatsushimae, Adenophora himalayana, Adenophora hubeiensis, Adenophora izuensis, Adenophora jacutica, Adenophora jasionifolia, Adenophora khasiana, Adenophora lamarkii, Adenophora liliifolia, Adenophora liliifolioides, Adenophora lobophylla, Adenophora longipedicellata, Adenophora maximowicziana, Adenophora micrantha, Adenophora morrisonensis, Adenophora nikoensis, Adenophora ningxianica, Adenophora palustris, Adenophora pereskiifolia, Adenophora petiolata, Adenophora pinifolia, Adenophora polyantha, Adenophora potaninii, Adenophora probatovae, Adenophora remotidens, Adenophora remotiflora, Adenophora rupestris, Adenophora rupincola, Adenophora sinensis, Adenophora stenanthina, Adenophora stenophylla, Adenophora stricta, Adenophora sublata, Adenophora takedai, Adenophora tashiroi, Adenophora taurica, Adenophora trachelioides,

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