Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
Annuals
(Detailed plant information can be found at the bottom of the page.)
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Lobelia erinus Plant Information
| Classification | |
|---|---|
| Scientific Name: | Lobelia erinus |
| Common Name: | lobelia |
| Family: | Campanulaceae |
| Suggested Uses: | annuals, beds & borders, container plantings, hanging baskets |
| Characteristics | |
| Plant Form: | rounded |
| Height: | 4 - 8 inches |
| Spread: | 8 - 18 inches |
| Foliage: | simple, medium to dark green foliage |
| Flower: | profusion of small, blue, purple, pink, or white, trumpet-shaped flowers |
| Bloom Period: | Spring |
| Environment | |
| Sun: | light shade |
| Water: | medium water requirement |
| Soil: | moist adaptable |
| Heat Tolerance: | low heat tolerance low cold tolerance |
| Native Range: | Southern Africa |
| Care | |
| Pests & Pathology: | susceptible to root rot |
TTU Plant Resources
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