Nuttall's Lobelia has slender stems and small, bright blue flowers. It is named in honor of the botanist Thomas Nuttall.
Habitat
It is found in wet prairies and marshes.
Diet
Bees and butterflies are the primary pollinators of its flowers.
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Nuttall's Lobelia
The best time to see a Nuttall's Lobelia is May–July, when about 60% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 970 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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