| Botanical name | Lobelia erinus |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Half Sun Half Sun – Prefers 3 To 6 Hours of Sunlight a Day.  Semi Frost Hardy Semi Frost Hardy – Is Able to Survive Moderately Low Temperatures.  Moderate Watering Moderate Watering – Requires Regular Watering.  Indigenous Indigenous – Originates in South Africa. |
| Size | |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Edging lobelia has flowers that are available in shades of blue,lilac,rose and white. |
| Common name(s) | Edging lobelia |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | This plant bears bronze-green foliage. |
| Uses in landscape design | Use as a bedding and edging plant or in containers. |
| Soil conditions | Well drained |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| When to sow | |
| Seed sowing instructions | Sow in trays and transplant seedlings in small clumps rather than as individual plants. Space the clumps 150mm apart. |
Lobelia erinus (Edging lobelia)
- Botanical name: Lobelia erinus
- Common name(s): Edging lobelia
- Categories: Annuals
Plant description:
One of the most popular dwarf edging plants for borders and containers. Shades of blue, lilac, rose and white. Sow in trays during autumn or spring and transplant seedlings in small clumps rather than as individual plants. Space the clumps 150mm apart. Flowers 14–16 weeks after germination.
Family: – Campanulaceae
Botanical Pronunciation: loe-BEEL-yuh ur-EYE-nus
Lobelia erinus requirements and features
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Requires moderate maintenance.
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Edging lobelia has flowers that are available in shades of blue,lilac,rose and white. 
This plant bears bronze-green foliage.
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