Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus
Common Name: Lobelia Type of Plant: bedding plant Character spring annual Habit of Growth: Overall Shape spreading, trailing plant, forming upright clumps or sprawling branches – trails from hanging baskets Height 6-8" Spread 12-18" Growth Rate slow Environment: Exposure outdoor half shade to full sun Soil prefers a cool, well-drained soil Hardiness tender to cold Morphology: Leaves elliptic to ovate toward base, upper leaves linear to 1-1/2" long, all slightly to coarsely serrate Flowers loose racemes of violet, 1/2" 5-lobed flowers Fruit small capsule Propagation: seed Usage: baskets, window boxes, borders, edgings, excellent source of vivid color in containers. Mixes well with begonias, marigolds, petunias, etc. Landscape Care: Watering needs regular watering Fertilizing balanced, slow-release at planting, low nitrogen feeding Pruning pinch occasionally to keep compact and prolong bloom Pests/Diseases whitefly Special Conditions/Other deep purple, blue and white forms available Origin: South Africa Family: Lobeliaceae Notes: |
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