Sunset®: All zones as annual
USDA: All zones as annual
Frost Tolerance: Hardy to 28°F, (-2°C)
Heat Tolerance: Cold season annual in the low deserts
Sun Exposure: Full sun, shade in hot climate
Origin: South Africa
Growth Habits: Short lived perennial grown as a tender annual, up to 8 inches tall, 8 inches spread (20 x 20 cm
Flowers: Violet or blue flowers
Watering Needs: Abundant water, likes moist soil.
Propagation: Seeds
Lobelia erinus in Curtis Botanical Magazine
As most Lobelias, Lobelia erinus is poisonous.
Culture:
Start the Lobelia erinus seeds at 70°F (21°C), plant 10 week old seedlings in October in Phoenix (after last frost in colder areas). Plant 6 inches apart.
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