Lobelia erinus 'Rosamond' |
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Lobelia, Rosamond |
Description
Lobelia erinus 'Rosamond' is an annual reaching 6" tall and 1' wide. It cascades, trails and clumps into mounds. It can take full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Flowers are mauve colored with a white eye, blooming from spring mid-summer. After flowering has subsided during the summer, shear Lobelia, add light fertilizer and irrigate to promote another round of blooms.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Ground cover, Annual
Height Range
Under 1'
Flower Color
Blue, Red
Flower Season
Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Acid, Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Meadow, Mediterranean
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Location Uses
n/a
Special Uses
Cascade, Container, Mass Planting, Hanging Baskets
Attracts Wildlife
Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Adjust sprinklers to avoid watering sidewalks and driveways.