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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

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

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — annual / ground cover with blue and multi-colored blooms; the flowers come in an array of colors, image 143

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — creating a cascading effect.<br><br>Lobelia blooms profusely from late spring to early fall; is a compact annual or, image 132

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Noted for its stunning cascade of petite; periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated, image 147

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — it presents a mounded form that works exceptionally well in borders or as an edging plant; reaching 3-6 inches in height, image 59

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — flourishes in full sun to part shade; this low-maintenance jewel flourishes in well-drained soil, image 49

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — and thrives in USDA zones 10-11

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 98

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — commonly referred to as Lobelia; enjoys consistent moisture, image 128

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated flowering.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 10 to 11; noted for its, image 138

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — it presents a mounded form that works exceptionally well in borders or as an edging plant; reaching 3-6 inches in height with a

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — predominantly in shades of blue; and thrives in USDA zones 10-11, image 183

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — commonly referred to as Lobelia; enjoys consistent moisture

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — annual / ground cover for full or half; this plant's low maintenance combined with its vibrant colors makes it an, image 96

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — flourishes in full sun to part shade; this low-maintenance jewel flourishes in well-drained soil, image 121

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — predominantly in shades of blue; and thrives in USDA zones 10-11, image 159

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — In hotter climates, it benefits from afternoon shade to prevent wilting

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — it presents a mounded form that works exceptionally well in borders or as an edging plant; reaching 3-6 inches in height, image 131

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated flowering.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 10 to 11; noted for its stunning

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — In areas with severe winters, they are grown as annuals; in hotter climates, it benefits from afternoon shade to prevent, image 68

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated flowering.<br><br>Hardy in USDA Zones 10 to 11

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — blue and multi-colored flowers in the garden; deadheading encourages continued blooming from late spring into early fall, image 190

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — Noted for its stunning cascade of petite; periodic deadheading is recommended to encourage repeated, image 123

Lobelia (Lobelia Erinus) — annual / ground cover for full or half; this plant's low maintenance combined with its vibrant colors makes it an, image 168

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Юрий Д.К., CC BY 4.0 · source

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