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Lobelia

Lobelia

Lobelia erinus

groundcover☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 10aZone 11b

Lobelia erinus is a tender annual with delicate, colorful flowers in blue, purple, pink, or white that bloom profusely throughout summer. Its compact, mounding or trailing habit makes it ideal for borders, hanging baskets, and containers.

Overview

Form
mounding, trailing
Growth Rate
fast
Size
0.25–0.5′ tall × 0.5–1.5′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

low
Zone 10aZone 11b
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11b

pH Range

67
3.556.589
pH range: 6 to 7

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Ground cover

Low spreading plants that carpet the soil.

Native Range

South Africa

Function & Care

pollinator nectary

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
moderate
Propagation
seed, cutting

Companion Planting

Plants well with