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 an infusions for smashed plants for antibewitchment.
- Seeds/gram: 16,579
- Lot #: 71
- Eco-Region: 251
- Origin: Kansas
- Latin Name: Lobelia syphilitica
- Soil Moisture: 1-5 (dry to wet): 3-5
- Stratification: 60 days cold moist stratification required
- Bloom Time: July-October
- Duration: Perennial