Lobelia spicata
Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.
- Common name
- Balespike lobelia
- Plant type
- Wildflower
- Growth habit
- Upright
- Light
- Full sun
- Watering
- Medium
- Temperature
- Warm
- Humidity
- Moderate
- Propagation
- Seed grown
- Native range
- North American prairies
- Toxic to pets
- Toxic
- Toxic to people
- Toxic
- public plants
- 0 public plants
- collectors
- 0 collectors
What Lobelia spicata is
Balespike lobelia is a wildflower that grows in a straight, upright line. You will notice its spikes rising above the surrounding greenery in an open field.
This plant prefers to sit in the full sun of a North American prairie. Keeping it in medium moisture makes it feel right at home in your space.
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The plant contains piperidine alkaloids which can cause nausea and respiratory distress if ingested.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI. Not veterinary or medical advice — check with a professional before letting a pet or a child near an unfamiliar plant.
People and Lobelia spicata
How our relationship with this plant has changed over time.
- Pre-colonial
Native roots
Indigenous peoples encountered this wildflower across the open grasslands of the continent. It grew as a common part of the prairie ecosystem.
- 19th century
Botanical study
Early botanists began documenting the plant in formal catalogs. It was identified by its distinct, narrow form and placement within the prairie landscape.
- Present day
Modern observation
You now find this plant in restoration projects for native meadows. People grow it from seed to bring the feel of the wild prairie into their own gardens.
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Species and cultivars from the same genus, straight out of the reference catalogue.
Frequently asked about Lobelia spicata
Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.
What is Lobelia spicata?
Lobelia spicata is a species in the Lobelia genus. Commonly known as Balespike lobelia, a wildflower, and with a upright growth habit. Native to North American prairies.
How do you care for Lobelia spicata?
Reference care guidance for Lobelia spicata: full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity. Collectors on collecto.rs will refine this as more public specimens are added.
How rare is Lobelia spicata?
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Where can I see real photos of Lobelia spicata?
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