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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

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) — It thrives in part sun to sun with average, well-drained soil and moderate watering, avoiding soggy roots
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — Though grown as an annual in most regions
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — though prolonged hot nights can temporarily slow flowering
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — is a mounded annual from the Proven Winners® collection
Sky Blue III Lobelia (Lobelia erinus) — in front-of-border ribbons
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