Historical Uses: The Cherokee tribe was reported to make infusions from the leaves for colds and fevers.  The Iroquois would use the plant as a gargle for coughs and would use infusions of smashed plants for antibewitchment.

• Listing ID: 1172
• Duration: Perennial
• Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 3-5
• Stratification: 60 days cold moist stratification required
• Bloom Time: July-October
• Family: Campanulaceae (Bellflower)
• Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to mostly sun
• Latin Name: Lobelia siphilitica
• Common Name: Great Blue Lobelia
• Eco-Region: 251

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