Lobelia, Annual Lobelia, Edging, Trailing Lobelia 'Sapphire'

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
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
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:

GARBERVILLE, California

Hayward, California

Martinez, California

Merced, California

Sarasota, Florida

Hampton, Illinois

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Morristown, New Jersey

Portland, Oregon

Charlottesville, Virginia

Freeland, Washington

Kalama, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

4
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Z
| November 2007 | positive

Have grown it for two years and there is only one word to describe it; I love it!

G
Hampton, IL (Zone 5a) | May 2005 | positive

This annual is a great flower for borders and filler in garden beds. Their color is so vibrant and alive, they add a nice touch to the finished bed.

M
Morristown, NJ (Zone 6a) | October 2003 | positive

Believe it or not - These plants seem to be deer resistant!

M
M
| June 2003 | positive

I am currently growing this plant in shady area. I really brightens up the bed. It has the best intensly rich blue color.

B
B
Baa
| August 2002 | neutral

An old and deservedly popular cultivar, bred in the early part of the 1900's.

Has a good trailing habit and bears many dee...Read More

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