- 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
