About Lobelia spicata Lam.
Lobelia spicata Lam., commonly known as pale spiked lobelia, is a flowering plant belonging to the bellflower family. It is native to North America, with a widespread distribution across southern Canada and the eastern United States. This species grows in a wide range of sunny and semi-shaded habitats, including prairies, glades, woodlands, and disturbed areas. Multiple varieties have been formally recognized across its native range, though the clarity of their separation from one another remains uncertain. It is a short-lived perennial that typically blooms while growing beneath taller grasses and forbs. During the summer, it produces a spike of white or pale blue flowers.
