Lobelia, Annual Lobelia, Edging, Trailing Lobelia 'Regatta Blue Splash'

Lobeliaerinus

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a)
Species
erinus (EAR-rin-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Martinez, California

Pullman, Washington

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Oakville, ON (Zone 5b) | June 2003 | neutral

My favorite amongst the trailing lobelias. They need consistent moisture without being too wet. Tend to die if allowed to dry out and d...Read More

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