Lobelia erinus
Compact plants covered with glowing, deep-blue flowers are dazzling in window boxes, as groundcover or as garden edging. Plants produce so many flowers, they actually hide the lush, green foliage. Ht. 6 in.
Light | Full sun |
Bloom time | All season |
Plant spacing | 4-6 inches |
Planting depth | Don’t cover |
Days to germination | 15-20 |
Plant height | 6 inches |
Gardener’s Notes: Sow directly outdoors in spring when night temperatures are above 50F (10C). Or, start seeds indoors 8 weeks before last frost date. Grow in well-drained soil, spacing seeds 2-3 inches apart. Press seed into soil but don’t cover. Thin seedlings to final spacing when large enough to handle. Keep plants well watered. In hot summer areas, plant in light shade. Pretty for borders and grows well in containers.