Lobelia erinus

Edging Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, Trailing Lobelia

Family: Campanulaceae Bellflower


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, purple, white
Bloom time Early Summer to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 4" to 8" / 10cm to 20cm
Spread 6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Spreading or horizontal