Family: Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a) (Info)
Species: feayana (fay-ee-AH-na) (Info)
Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Light Blue
Medium Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time:
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Winter
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
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