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Lobelia, Annual Lobelia, Edging, Trailing Lobelia 'String of Pearls'

Lobeliaerinus

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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
erinus (EAR-rin-us)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Pink
Rose/Mauve
Dark Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Orange/Apricot
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)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Poland, Indiana

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