WEBFeb 7, 2023 · Types of Lobelia Many plants go by the common name of "lobelia." Some are hardy perennials, others are cultivars of the tender perennial Lobelia erinus , which is usually grown as an annual.

WEBJan 17, 2022 · TYPES. Although there are hundreds of lobelia varieties, these are the types most commonly grown in the home garden: Edging lobelias ( Lobelia erinus) and their hybrids are tender perennials grown …

WEBThe most popular species of lobelia is Lobelia erinus, or common annual lobelia flower. This species is a perennial in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11; otherwise, treat it as an annual. …

WEBAug 16, 2021 · Some varieties are compact and upright, while others trail. The small, lipped flowers are mostly in shades of blue, but purple, pink and white-flowered types are also available. There are perennial types of …

WEBJun 12, 2023 · Attract butterflies to your yard with the beautiful blue and purple blooms of annual lobelia. There are well over 300 species of annuals, perennials, and shrubs housed within the Lobelia genus—a …

WEBApr 24, 2018 · Photograph by Ernest McCray Jr. via Flickr. Annual lobelias are a hardworking warm-season plant, and there are two different types to serve your design needs. Upright and compact varieties will grow as tall …