Blue Purple Lobelia Erinus Seeds produce low-growing annual plants with trailing growth and vibrant blue-purple flowers. These hardy plants thrive in full sun to partial shade and well drained soils. Suitable for hanging baskets, window boxes, garden borders, and containers, they provide continuous blooms throughout the growing season and add vivid color to ornamental landscapes.
Features
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Low-growing trailing annual plant
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Produces vibrant blue-purple flowers
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Suitable for hanging baskets, window boxes, borders, and containers
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Thrives in full sun to partial shade
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Provides continuous seasonal blooms
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Lobelia erinus
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Common Name (US): Lobelia
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Seed Type / Variety: Blue purple ornamental flowering variety
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Growth Habit: Low-growing trailing annual
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USDA Zones: 2–11 (grown as annual)
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Planting Season: Spring after last frost
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Growing Season: Late spring through fall
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Sowing Season: March–May
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Germination Time and Conditions: 10–14 days; light, well drained soil at 65–70°F
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Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Requirements: Well drained moderately fertile soil
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Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist
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Mature Plant Size: 6–12 inches height; 12–18 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches apart