Midnight Blue Lobelia Seeds - Lobelia Erinus - Ornamental & Pollinator Friendly
Quantity: 200+ seeds
Midnight Blue Lobelia, aka Lobelia Erinus, is an annual member of the Bellflower family, Campanulaceae. It originates in South Africa, but has been spread across the world due to it's popularity. The plants are perennial to zone 10, but grow as an annual just about anywhere else. They're highly prized for their rich and vivid blooms, and they grow in a sprawling manner, making them an excellent choice for a ground cover. Lobelia attracts all sorts of pollinators, making them an excellent addition to any flower garden.
All seeds are organic and open pollinated.
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Growing Instructions
Lobelia seeds may be started in pots in the spring, or directly sown into the ground. Most available seed starting soils should do the job nicely; we use sunshine mix (peat moss and perlite). The soil should be made moist, but not damp. Sow the seeds on the soil surface. Store in a warm area until tiny sprouts emerge from the soil. Once germinated, and the first true leaf has formed, it's time to pot up to a larger container that contains a good quality potting soil. Transplant to their final location when the nighttime temperatures are consistently 8°C or higher. The plants don’t require very much attention once established other than a good mulching, and a bi-weekly watering.