Annuals – Lobelia

Botanical name: lobelia erinus

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 1 ft in height and width

Bloom time: spring, summer, fall

Hardy zone: zones 4-9

Flower color: blue, purple, white, red, pink

Foliage color: green

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season

Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by sowing

Landscape use: container plant, hanging basket plant, borders

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day

Special features: likes wet feet

Watering instructions: keep soil consistently moist, never let the first layer of soil to completely dry out

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release all purpose flower food fertilizer once a year in the early spring

Best time to plant: spring

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: petunias, fushsias

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets when ingested

Invasive species: not invasive