Lobelia
(Lobelia erinus)
 
Quarter- to half-inch-wide flowers, on small plants rarely over 6 inches tall.  Trailing varieties vine up to 2 feet.  Blue, white, and pink.  Varieties:  Bright Eyes, Sapphire.
 
Soil and Light
Sun, but need some shade in hot areas.  Not heat resistant.  Moist, but well-drained soil.
 
Planting
Sow seed indoors 6 to 8 weeks early, or buy transplants.
 
Comments
Use plants for edgings, borders, ground covers; trailing varieties in hanging baskets and pots.  Cut back after first flush of bloom for new blossoms.