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FamilyCAMPANULACEAE
Genus speciesLobelia kalmii L. 
SynonymsLobelia falcata Raf.
 Lobelia incurva Raf.
 Lobelia strictiflora (Rydb.) Lunell
Habitatgrassland
Descriptionbasal leaves spathulate to obovate, stem leaves linear, flowers to 15mm long in lax raceme or panicle, lower lip white variegate
Size15-50cm
Colorpale blue
Bloomsummer, autumn
Ca
Typetuft
Cultivationmesic, slightly humous, sunny site
alpine house, moist, rich, drained soil, sun
Propagationseed in spring, uncovered, light, germ. 1 month, 18-24°C
division in spring and fall; basal cuttings in spring
Territory Northern America
     Subarctic America (Nunavut , Northwest Territories )
     Western Canada (Alberta , British Columbia , Manitoba , Saskatchewan )
     Eastern Canada (New Brunswick , Newfoundland , Nova Scotia , Ontario , Québec )
     Northwestern U.S.A. (Idaho , Montana , Washington )
     North-Central U.S.A. (Illinois , Iowa , Minnesota , North Dakota , South Dakota , Wisconsin )
     Northeastern U.S.A. (Connecticut , Indiana , Maine , Masachusettes , Michigan , New Hampshire , New Jersey , New York , Ohio , Pennsylvania , Vermont , West Virginia)
BibliographyPlants of the World online powo.science.kew.org
International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org
Comments

CAMPANULACEAE

Lobelia kalmii L., Sp. Pl. 2: 930 (1753)

Synonyms:
Dortmanna kalmii (L.) Kuntze
Rapuntium kalmii (L.) C.Presl

Lobelia falcata Raf.
Lobelia incurva Raf.
Lobelia kalmii capillaris Farw.
Lobelia kalmii edithae E.Wimm.
Lobelia kalmii leucantha Rouleau
Lobelia kalmii strictiflora Rydb.
Lobelia strictiflora (Rydb,) Lunell
Petromarula strictiflora (Rydb.) Nieuwl. & Lunell

Subartctic America, Canada, n. USA
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