NATIVE ALTERNATIVES to Invasive Purple Loosestrife Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis), Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) See: Tried & True Native Plants at https://t.co/vizYWy0AfL. #mastergardener #invasiveplants #nativealternatives https://t.co/BXg2rBJDhe
This morning’s “mystery plant” post featured the buds of Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica), a native perennial of the Mid-Atlantic. Its violet-blue flowers bloom from August to October, attracting bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. #mastergardener #mysteryplant
Someone should make a list of all the plants that were supposed to cure syphilis. Just in North America you have sassafras, candelilla (euphorbia antisyphilitica), and blue cardinal flower (lobelia siphilitica)
@TheBlondeRN Lobelia siphilitica - they used to think it was a successful cure for syphilis https://t.co/vEoYQDWU5s
Great blue lobelia (Lobelia siphilitica) in the rain garden this morning. https://t.co/IKgu9MyAzk
“Lobelia siphilitica”: sounds more like a tragedy than a flower https://t.co/y0Hy5snYvw
Blue cardinal flower (Lobelia siphilitica) has begun blooming. I haven't had any success with the red kind (Lobelia cardinalis), but this species has done well. Bees and hummingbirds like it. Good for shade. https://t.co/Leh4j7A8Ba
I have questions for Lobelia siphilitica https://t.co/O3XzDfKYkD
Lobelia siphilitica, one of the finest organic blues found in nature. https://t.co/q4dyFG7oR3
