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Lobelia

Lobelia Erinus

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Overview

Lobelia erinus, a vibrant annual, flourishes in full sun to part shade, reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of 6-8 inches. Noted for its stunning cascade of petite, vivid blue flowers, it's ideal for edges, containers, and hanging baskets. This low-maintenance jewel flourishes in well-drained soil, enjoys consistent moisture, and thrives in USDA zones 10-11. Deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, MediumZones 3–10Type Annual, Ground cover
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — The flowers come in an array of colors; annual / ground cover with blue and multi-colored blooms, image 86
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of 6-8 inches; it presents a mounded form that works exceptionally well in, image 146Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Noted for its stunning cascade of petite; periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated, image 75Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — This plant's low maintenance combined with its vibrant colors makes it an eye-catching addition to any garden; annual /, image 189Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall; blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden, image 175Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Lobelias can tolerate cooler temperatures but generally will not survive frosts; typically reaching a height of 4 to 9, image 115Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — This low-maintenance jewel flourishes in well-drained soil; flourishes in full sun to part shade, image 76+206

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, Medium
USDA zones
3–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Annual, Ground cover
Family
Campanulaceae

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Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — The flowers come in an array of colors; annual / ground cover with blue and multi-colored blooms, image 86
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of 6-8 inches; it presents a mounded form that works exceptionally well in, image 146
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Noted for its stunning cascade of petite; periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated, image 75
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — This plant's low maintenance combined with its vibrant colors makes it an eye-catching addition to any garden; annual /, image 189
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall; blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden, image 175
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Lobelias can tolerate cooler temperatures but generally will not survive frosts; typically reaching a height of 4 to 9, image 115
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — This low-maintenance jewel flourishes in well-drained soil; flourishes in full sun to part shade, image 76
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden; deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall, image 70
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — annual / ground cover with blue and multi-colored blooms; the flowers come in an array of colors, image 95
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — The flowers come in an array of colors; annual / ground cover with blue and multi-colored blooms, image 62
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — annual / ground cover for full or half; this plant's low maintenance combined with its vibrant colors makes it an, image 144
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — and thrives in USDA zones 10-11; predominantly in shades of blue
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden; deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall, image 118
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — is a compact annual or perennial plant that adds a striking splash of color to any landscape design; creating a cascading, image 57
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated flowering.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 10 to 11; noted for its, image 186
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — and thrives in USDA zones 10-11; predominantly in shades of blue, image 126
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — This plant's low maintenance combined with its vibrant colors makes it an eye-catching addition to any garden
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Lobelias can tolerate cooler temperatures but generally will not survive frosts
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall; blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden, image 79
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — showcasing a plethora of tiny; lobelia erinus requires regular watering, especially during dry periods, to maintain its, image 85
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — reaching 3-6 inches in height with a spread of 6-8 inches; it presents a mounded form that works exceptionally well in borders or as
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — enjoys consistent moisture; commonly referred to as Lobelia, image 77
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — In hotter climates, it benefits from afternoon shade to prevent wilting; in areas with severe winters, they are grown as, image 161
Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — and thrives in USDA zones 10-11; predominantly in shades of blue, image 102
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