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Campanulaceae Family - "Cardinal Flower"

Lobelia named after the 16th century herbalist, Matthias von Lobel

Found in prairie swales and wet prairies, along streams and in seepage areas. Generally grows to 3 feet in height but can reach 5 feet or more under ideal conditions Numerous blue-violet flowers bloom from July through September.

Native Americans made a leaf tea to treat colds, fevers, stomach ailments, croup, worms and nosebleeds. The same tea was gargled to ease coughs. A poultice was made from the leaves to ease headache pain and assist in healing hard to heal sores. Once used to induce sweating and urination.