The upside-down flowers vary from pale shades of blue and purple to white. Palespike lobelia tolerates a range of soil conditions (including moist soil on occasion) but prefers to be well drained.
Hummingbirds, long-tongued bees, butterflies, and other pollinators use palespike lobelia as a nectar source.
Uses: Hummingbirds, pollinators
Bloom time: June - July
Height: Up to 3 feet, but usually shorter
Space: 8 to 12 inches
Sun: Full sun to medium shade
Moisture: Dry to average