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

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