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.

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Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — blooming from planting to frost and attracting bees

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

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — commonly referred to as Sky Blue III Lobelia

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — is a mounded annual from the Proven Winners® collection

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Its delicate blooms appear in generous numbers from planting to frost

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) — 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

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Hardy in USDA Zones 9a-11b

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — commonly referred to as Sky Blue III Lobelia

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — is a mounded annual from the Proven Winners® collection

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) — with a self-cleaning habit that keeps it tidy without routine deadheading

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — luminous quality that feels especially welcome among hotter summer colors

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — The plant has a naturally polished look

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Sky Blue III Lobelia typically reaches 6 to 12 inches tall and spreads 12 to 24 inches wide

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) — Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart for a full, connected effect

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Though grown as an annual in most regions

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — it is hardy in USDA Zones 9a to 11b

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — where mild conditions allow it to persist longer

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — it performs beautifully through spring

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) — though prolonged hot nights can temporarily slow flowering

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — where its cool color can weave through petunias

Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — It is equally charming as an edging plant along paths

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