Lobelia, Blue Carpet (Lobelia erinus) - 100 Seeds

Lobelia, Blue Carpet (Lobelia erinus) - 100 Seeds

• Heirloom
• Open Pollinated
• American Grown Seeds
• Annual
• USDA Zone: All Zones

Lobelia 'Blue Carpet,' a stunning heirloom variety, is a true showstopper with its profusion of tiny, vibrant blue blooms that create a breathtaking carpet of color. This low-growing annual, reaching only 4-6 inches tall, is perfect for adding a touch of magic to hanging baskets, window boxes, or as a groundcover in your garden. Its delicate flowers also attract a variety of pollinators, including butterflies and hummingbirds, adding life and movement to your landscape.

GROWING INSTRUCTIONS:
Direct sow cardinal flower seeds in late fall, planting on the surface of the soil since these seeds need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. To start indoors, sow the seed 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring and keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Transplant the seedlings as soon as they can safely be handled and there is no chance of frost. Keep seedings well watered and control weeds. These plants need continual moisture, and thrive even in very wet soil. They may self-sow in growing conditions. Mature plants can be divided in early spring. These flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and flourish near ponds or streams.