Wespurstar lobelia
Lobelia erinus 'Wespurstar'
RHS AGM 2011
USDA zones10 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Wespurstar' lobelia (Lobelia erinus 'Wespurstar') is a plant for rock gardens, accents, and pollinator gardens. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 10 and warmer, down to about 30°F (-1°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It blooms in early to late spring and draws butterflies and bees. It also tolerates drought.
Pairs well with Supertunia Vista Bubblegum petunia, Sedge, and Sweet potato vine.