Lobelia (Lobelia erinus)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun to part shade (Best in full sun for the most vibrant blooms)

Bloom Time:

• Summer to early fall (Typically blooms from late spring through frost)

Size:

Height: 6 to 12 inches (Trailing varieties can spill over the edges of containers or baskets)
Width: 12 to 18 inches (Spreading habit, can trail or mound)

Attributes:

• Colorful, abundant blooms in shades of blue, purple, and white
• Great for hanging baskets, containers, and borders
• Attracts pollinators, especially bees and butterflies
• Thrives in moist, well-drained soil
• Low-maintenance, but regular deadheading can extend bloom time
• Ideal for coastal gardens due to its tolerance for wind
• Can be used as a trailing groundcover in beds and borders

Companion:

• Petunia – similar growing habits and vibrant colors
• Geranium – colorful blooms and contrasting leaf shapes
• Sweet Alyssum – fragrant, compact flowers in white or purple
• Calibrachoa (Million Bells) – cascading growth and color variety
• Salvia – vibrant spikes of flowers and similar sun preferences
• Veronica – upright growth that contrasts with lobelia’s trailing habit
• Angelonia – colorful, upright blooms pair nicely with lobelia’s spread