Lobelia erinus |
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Lobelia |
Description
This short groundcover has small green leaves with blue or red flowers that bloom in the summer and fall.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.