How much sun does White Lobelia need?

White Lobelia grows best in part sun conditions.

When does White Lobelia bloom?

White Lobelia blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is White Lobelia native?

White Lobelia (Lobelia paludosa) is native to AL, FL, GA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does White Lobelia attract?

White Lobelia draws bees and butterflies.

Is White Lobelia HOA-friendly?

White Lobelia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

White Lobelia

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Lobelia paludosa

Last reviewed: June 2026

Toxicity unknown

White Lobelia (Lobelia paludosa) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

part sun

Water

high

Size

12"–36" H × 12"–24" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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White lobelia is a native perennial wildflower that produces delicate white blooms from summer through early fall. This moisture-loving plant thrives in wet areas and partial sun, making it ideal for rain gardens or low-lying spots in the landscape.

In an HOA neighborhood

White Lobelia takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: moderate. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Appears too wild and informal for most HOA standards
High water requirements may create maintenance concerns
Small stature may look unkempt in formal landscapes

Wildlife value

The flowers attract bees and butterflies during its long blooming period from June through September.

Common questions

How much sun does White Lobelia need?: White Lobelia grows best in part sun conditions.
When does White Lobelia bloom?: White Lobelia blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is White Lobelia native?: White Lobelia (Lobelia paludosa) is native to AL, FL, GA, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does White Lobelia attract?: White Lobelia draws bees and butterflies.
Is White Lobelia HOA-friendly?: White Lobelia takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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