Cambridge Blue Lobelia

Botanical Interests Packet

The soft, light blue flowers of Cambridge Blue are perfect for any spot in the garden, hanging basket, container, window box or border. The pale green foliage is not often seen because of the profusion of flowers which bloom from spring to fall. In mild winter areas, lobelia will grow and bloom during the winter. Under ideal growing conditions, lobelia may reseed.

Approximate Seeds per Pkt: 3,000

Botanical Name: Lobelia erinus

Family: Campanulaceae

Native: Africa

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10–11; otherwise grown as an annual

Plant Dimensions: 4"–6" mound

Variety Information: ½" light blue flowers heavily massed above low-growing foliage

Exposure: Full sun to part shade

Bloom Period: Spring to frost

Attributes: Attracts Beneficial Insects, Attracts Pollinators, Deer Resistant, Good for Containers

MFG Part Number: 1076