Lobelia erinus
Summer Lobelia
Description
This short ground cover has small green leaves with blue or red flowers that bloom in the summer and fall.
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
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Average, 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:
Group plants with similar watering needs in the same area.