About
Lobelia angulata, the lawn lobelia, is a compact, creeping, mat-forming perennial from New Zealand producing small, toothed leaves and tiny, white, two-lipped flowers close to the ground in summer. A rewarding, low-growing plant for a moist, lawn-like situation or damp rock garden.
About the genus
Lobelia are annuals, perennials or shrubs with simple leaves and showy, two-lipped flowers that may be solitary or borne in racemes or panicles. A versatile and widely grown genus for borders, containers, bog gardens and wildlife gardens.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant out after last frost in fertile, well-drained soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly to prolong flowering.
PropagationGrow from seed sown in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free. Monitor for common garden pests.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant. Ensure good air circulation.