Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Genus:
Species:
nummularia
ID:
816419

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lam.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Encycl. 3: 589 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000815753



Common Names

  • Nummularia Lobelia
  • Lobelia Nummularia
  • Lobelia


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Description

Lobelia nummularia (also called Creeping Lobelia, Creeping Bluebells, and Creeping Cardamine, among many other common names) is a low-growing, mat-forming perennial with small, blue-violet flowers. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in meadows, woodlands, and grasslands. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and grows up to 10 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Lobelia nummularia 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 nummularia has a bright blue flower with a white center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lobelia nummularia 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 nummularia

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

Lobelia nummularia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lobelia nummularia?

Lobelia nummularia

What type of plant is Lobelia nummularia?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the USDA hardiness zone of Lobelia nummularia?

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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