Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Edging Lobelia, Featured Plant of The Day

Lobelia erinus
Edging Lobelia

Type    Annual
Height    4" to 8" / 10cm to 20cm
Spread    6" to 8" / 15cm to 20cm
Growth rate    Average
Form    Spreading or horizontal
Exposure    Partial shade or partial sun to full sun

Bloom Color    Blue, purple and white
Bloom Time    Summer and Fall

The flowers are suitable for cut flowers.

Environment
This plant will grow in moist soil.
Suitable soil is well-drained/loamy or sandy.
The pH preference is  a neutral soil.

Leaf Color    Green

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.  Seeds should be planted in the spring.