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Questions and Answers: 2020

Question: Can you confirm this is Lobelia siphilitica? It has been growing widely as a volunteer in my Lexington MA woodland …

  • Question

    Can you confirm this is Lobelia siphilitica? It has been growing widely as a volunteer in my Lexington MA woodland garden for many years. I gather from this site that the species is rare in eastern MA. Pictures taken 8/2/2020. coming into bloom.

    Answer

    Dear bkatzenberg, good afternoon. The plants certainly look like Lobelia siphilitica. This plant is often included in various seed mixes and shows up in expected and unexpected places. Best wishes.