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Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon'

Plant type

groundcover, annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6"
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 1-11

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Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon' plant details

Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial groundcover with bronze foliage. In spring and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - bright shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon'

Plant type: annual / biennial groundcover
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous bronze
Mature size: 2 FT wide, 6 IN tall
Flowers: blue blooms in spring and summer
Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, edging plant, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon'

USDA Zones: 1 - 11
Sun exposure: sun - bright shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

One of the absolute essentials for trailing, front-and-center color in Summer bedding schemes! ‘Monsoon’ is a dark leaved, deep cobalt flowering, trailing strain – perfect for tumbling over the edge of a planting bed, or for hanging baskets, pots & even window boxes! Rich soil for best show. Spreads to 2’ wide, & around 6” high. Flowers each span 1/2 inch. Blooms forever & self-sows!

Gardening facts about Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon' plant

How to Grow Lobelia erinus 'Monsoon'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - bright shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • bronze
  • Flower Color

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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