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0Lobelia erinus L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Campanulaceae · Genus: Lobelia1
- Native distribution
- North America, Oceania, Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Chad, DR Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Northern Provinces, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan-South Sudan, Tanzania, Zambia,uncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
29 synonyms
- Dortmanna debilis natalensis
- Dortmanna debilis natalensis Kuntze
- Dortmanna erinoides (L.) Kuntze
- Dortmanna erinus (L.) Kuntze
- Dortmanna erinus bellidifolia
- Dortmanna flexuosa Kuntze
- Dortmanna lavandulacea (Klotzsch) Kuntze
- Dortmanna senegalensis (A.DC.) Kuntze
- Dortmannia debilis natalensis Kuntze
- Dortmannia erinoides (L.) Kuntze
- Dortmannia erinus (L.) Kuntze
- Dortmannia erinus bellidifolia (L.f.) Kuntze
- Dortmannia flexuosa (C.Presl) Kuntze
- Dortmannia lavandulacea (Klotzsch) Kuntze
- Dortmannia senegalensis (DC.) Kuntze
- Enchysia erinoides (L.) C.Presl
- Grammatotheca erinoides (L.) Sond.
- Laurentia erinoides (L.) G.Nicholson
- Lobelia acutangula (C.Presl) A.DC.
- Lobelia algoensis A.DC.
- Lobelia altimontis E.Wimm.
- Lobelia bellidifolia L.f.
- Lobelia bellidifolia Thunb.
- Lobelia benguellensis Hiern
- Lobelia bicolor Sims
- Lobelia bicolor lilacina T.Moore
- Lobelia bicolor rosea T.Moore
- Lobelia bicolor albida Van Houtte
- Lobelia bicolor albida Van Houtte ex T.Moore
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (7)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Lobelia erinus · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Flora e Funga do Brasil -) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q158858 · CC0
- Wikimedia Commons – Lobelia close-up (aka).jpg · CC BY-SA 2.5
- Wikipedia (de) – Männertreu · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Lobelia erinus · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
Watermedium
Lightfull sun
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature3 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Lobelia tip: Cut it back by half in midsummer and feed – it will flower again until frost.
Lobelia erinus – what to know
Lobelia erinus – family: Campanulaceae, genus: Lobelia. Native range: North America, Oceania, Angola, Botswana, Cape Provinces, Caprivi Strip, Chad, DR Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozamb…. Care guidelines: light: full sun; water: medium; min. 3 °C. For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
All Lobelia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Lobelia erinus?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Lobelia erinus need?
It needs plenty of direct sun – the sunniest window, or outdoors in summer, suits it best.
How cold can Lobelia erinus get?
Keep it above 3 °C – it is frost-tender and needs a frost-free spot in winter.
Is Lobelia erinus toxic to cats and dogs?
For cats: mildly toxic; for dogs: mildly toxic. Keep it out of reach and call a vet straight away if you suspect poisoning.
When does Lobelia erinus flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Lobelia: Typical flowering time: May, June, July, August, September.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Lobelia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Lobelia erinus (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q158858 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Lobelia close-up (aka).jpg (CC BY-SA 2.5) · Wikipedia – Männertreu (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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