Lobelia spicata (Pale Spiked Lobelia)

grows 1-3 ft. tall

grows in shade to sun

prefers dry to medium soils

blooms white-blue from June-July

natural habitat: variety of sunny and semi-shaded habitats; prairies, glades, woodlands, and disturbed areas

not a host plant

resistant to black walnut toxicity (juglone)

not deer resistant

Low poison severity: can cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion and weakness, dilation of pupils, convulsions and coma if ingested