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Lobelia

Low-growing growth bears vibrant dainty flowers in abundance. Invites butterflies and provides season-long color. Allow to gently cascade beyond the garden's edge, down a stone wall or over the rim of a container. Geranium, coleus, zinnia and spikes are all lovely complements.

Companion Plants

Ivy Geranium

Petunia

Verbena

Plant Details

  • Common name

    Lobelia

  • Botanical name

    Lobelia erinus

  • Variety

    na

  • Zone

    Grow as an annual.

  • Light

    Part sun

  • Height

    5-8" (13-20 cm)

  • Habit

    Low-growing

  • Feed

    Use all-purpose

  • Water

    Daily

  • Bloom Color

    Mix

  • Bloom Time

    Spring-fall

  • Maintenance

    Remove spent blooms

This plant also belongs to the following BloomIQ.com collections:

  • Barbara H.'s collection
  • Carrie H.'s collection
  • Cassie C.'s collection
  • Jodi M.'s collection
  • Laura F.'s collection
  • Oleg G.'s collection
  • Sadie F.'s collection
  • Sharon O.'s collection