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Lobelia, Annual Lobelia, Edging Lobelia 'Blue Wings'

Lobeliatenuior

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Family
Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a)
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Species
tenuior (ten-yoo-ee-or)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Medium Blue
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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