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Though once used as a native medicinal remedy, this pale purple wildflower is best enjoyed visually. this flower is a native annual that readily reseeds for the following growing season.
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Lobelia inflata |
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Life Cycle | Annual |
Min. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate | 20 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 6-9 in. (15-22 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
Bloom Color | Light Blue, Purple, Violet/Lavender |
Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
Foliage | Grown for Foliage, Herbaceous |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Propagation Methods | From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Seeds Per Pack | 50 |