Edging Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
- Native to:
- Angola, Botswana, Caprivi Strip, Chad, DR Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Christopher Stephens
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Campanulaceae
- Genus:
- Lobelia
- Species:
- Lobelia erinus
- USDA Symbol:
- LOER
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Annual | Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 23 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- blue, purple, white, pink
- Ground Cover:
- Yes
Keystone Species Ranking
- Caterpillar Keystone:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- butterflies, hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to rocky slopes and grasslands
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–21 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination; do not cover. Maintain temperatures of 65-75°F.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI