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Sky Blue III Lobelia

Lobelia erinus

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Overview

The Lobelia erinus is a mounded annual from Proven Winners® with masses of soft sky-blue flowers over fresh green foliage, blooming from planting to frost and attracting bees. Sky Blue III Lobelia grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches. It thrives in part sun to sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate watering, avoiding soggy roots. Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b.

Water Medium
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blooming from planting to frost and attracting bees
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blue flowers in the gardenSky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — luminous quality that feels especially welcome among hotter summer colorsSky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blooming from planting to frost and attracting bees; hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11bSky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — The plant has a naturally polished lookSky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart for a full, connected effectSky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — It is equally charming as an edging plant along paths+42

Culture

Water
Medium

Shape & size

Mature height
0.5–1 Ft.
Mature width
1–2 Ft.

Classification

Family
Campanulaceae

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Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blooming from planting to frost and attracting bees
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blue flowers in the garden
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — luminous quality that feels especially welcome among hotter summer colors
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blooming from planting to frost and attracting bees; hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — The plant has a naturally polished look
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart for a full, connected effect
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — It is equally charming as an edging plant along paths
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Sky Blue III Lobelia grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — It thrives in part sun to sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate watering, avoiding soggy roots; where mild
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — with a self-cleaning habit that keeps it tidy without routine deadheading
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — particularly in containers or heavier clay soils
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Newer lobelia selections like Sky Blue III offer improved summer performance and better heat tolerance
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a to 11b
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — commonly referred to as Sky Blue III Lobelia
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Sky Blue III Lobelia grows 6-12 inches tall and spreads 12-24 inches; the plant has a naturally polished look
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — it performs beautifully through spring
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — where mild conditions allow it to persist longer
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — where its cool color can weave through petunias
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Its delicate blooms appear in generous numbers from planting to frost
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — valued for its soft sky-blue flowers and graceful
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — floating over fresh green foliage with a cool
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — forming a lush mound that can soften edges or spill gently from mixed plantings
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Sky Blue III Lobelia typically reaches 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches wide

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