Lobelia erinus

Plant Type Annual
Broadleaf, Deciduous

Form Spreading

Climate Zones Undefined

Bloom Color Purple

Bloom Time Early summer, Mid summer, Late summer, Early fall

Growth Rate Average

Mature Height 4 to 8 inches

Mature Spread 6 to 8 inches

Environment Partial shade to Full sun
Moist soil

Soil Adaptable, Sandy, Well drained, Loamy

Leaf Color Green

Attributes Deer resistant
Five star plant
Fool proof plant
Moderately flammable

Uses Border
Container
Ground cover
Massing
Rock garden
Specimen
Small site
Bedding


Native Habitat South Africa

Culture Notes These plants do best in the cooler zones, so they will need partial shade in the warmer zones. If plants become leggy, cut back to encourage growth.