Techno Dark Blue Lobelia is a compact semi-trailing herbaceous perennial with tiny narrow green foliage. The profuse blooms of vivid dark blue flowers with a white mark lasts from spring through summer. Grows best in rich, evenly moist well-drained soil. The Techno series quickly fills out and keeps blooming in hot summers.
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Type: |
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Origins: |
Southern Africa |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 2' |
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Spacing: |
1.5' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Blue |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. No serious pests or diseases. Main problem is mid-summer dieback, which is more likely to happen in hot and humid summers. Cut back the foliage in event of summer decline to revitalize the plant.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Wildlife Gardens, Naturalized Areas, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: False Sunflower, Daylily, Daisy
IMAGE: Syngenta Flowers, Techno® Dark Blue
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.