Annual Lobelia, Edging Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Blue Lobelia, Dwarf Annual Lobelia
Compact and popular, Lobelia erinus (Trailing Lobelia) is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of brightly colored flowers adorned with white or yellow throats from spring to the first frosts. Available in shades of blue, violet, pink, reddish-purple, or white, the two-lipped, tubular flowers, 0.5 in. long (1 cm), feature large fan-shaped lower lips. Borne in loose clusters, they perform well in cool summer weather but tend to fade out during hot, dry summers. The leafy branching stems are clad with narrow, linear, green leaves, sometimes tinged with bronze. Lobelia erinus is quite versatile and can be used in hanging baskets, containers, or window boxes, where it can function as a filler or trail gracefully over the edges. The upright varieties are best for edging and flower beds. Easy to grow and prolifically colorful, it attracts butterflies, is ignored by deer, and is wonderful for creating a dazzling display through the summer.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Lobelia |
| Common names | Lobelia, Blue Lobelia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 8 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, A1, A2, A3 |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennials |
| Plant Family | Campanulaceae |
| Genus | Lobelia |
| Common names | Lobelia, Blue Lobelia |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late), Summer (Early, Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 6" - 9" (15cm - 23cm) |
| Spread | 6" - 1' (15cm - 30cm) |
| Spacing | 6" - 12" (15cm - 30cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Tolerance | Deer |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Edging, Hanging Baskets, Patio And Containers |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden, City and Courtyard |
How many Lobelia erinus (Trailing Lobelia) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Lobelia erinus (Trailing Lobelia) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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