Kalm's Lobelia is a delicate plant with slender stems and small, pale blue flowers. It is named after the Swedish botanist Pehr Kalm.
Habitat
It grows in wet meadows and along streams.
Diet
The flowers are pollinated by bees and other insects.
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Kalm's Lobelia
The best time to see a Kalm's Lobelia is July–August, when about 73% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,724 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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