Royale Lilac Lobelia

Lobelia erinus

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Overview

The Lobelia erinus is a compact annual with dense green foliage and masses of soft lilac-purple blooms from planting to frost. Growing 8-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide, Royale Lilac forms a tidy mound for containers, edging, and mass plantings. It thrives in part sun to sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water. Hardy in USDA Zones 9-11.

Water Medium

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Growing 8-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Royale Lilac forms a tidy mound for containers

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — It thrives in part sun to sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — commonly referred to as Royale Lilac Lobelia

Culture

Water: Medium

Shape & size

Mature height: 0.6666667–1 Ft.
Mature width: 0.8333333–1 Ft.

Classification

Family: Campanulaceae

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Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Growing 8-12 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Royale Lilac forms a tidy mound for containers

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — It thrives in part sun to sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate water

Royale Lilac Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — commonly referred to as Royale Lilac Lobelia

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