Lobelia, Annual Lobelia, Edging, Trailing Lobelia 'Midnight Blue'

Lobeliaerinus

Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
Genus
Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a)
Species
erinus (EAR-rin-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Full Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
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
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:

Albany, California

Lemon Grove, California

Monrovia, California

San Francisco, California

Kamuela, Hawaii

Brookline, New Hampshire

Frisco, Texas

Orange, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Brookline, NH | December 2011 | positive

Outstanding color, deep intense indigo, I could stare at it for hours. I don't know why it says full sun. I live in the northeast and i...Read More

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Kamuela, HI | December 2011 | positive

I sow my Lobelia seeds in a 18" or so long pot with holes for drainage. It reseeds its self. When the little ones are 2" or so tall I cu...Read More

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