• Lobelia starship blue vibrant blue blooms with green foliage in a dark garden pot.
  • Lobelia starship blue bright blue flowers with green foliage growing tall in a garden.
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Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue

Wet area tolerant and adaptable to partial shade

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Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Prefers Dappled Shade
Morning Sun Only
Prefers Moist Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
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Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Lobelia speciosa

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

SEED TYPE

  • Hybrid Seed

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade

BLOOM SEASON

  • Spring through Fall

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 20 to 24 inches

PLANT TYPE

  • Starship

COLOR

  • Purple

Look closely at the unique blooms of Starship Blue Lobelia seeds and you’ll understand the reasoning behind their naming. The tubular blooms are surrounded by elongated violet-blue petals that stretch toward the ground, creating a ramp fit to fly you out of this world. Standing tall and proud, Starship Blue reaches heights of two feet tall and blooms profusely from late spring to fall, attracting butterflies and hummingbirds with its nectar-rich flowers.

  • • Fragrant pollinator attractor
  • • Deer and rabbit resistant
  • • North American native wildflower

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/8 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 14 to 16 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Requires Light

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 20 Up to 80 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

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    Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue FAQs

    What is Starship Blue Lobelia also known as?

    Starship Blue Lobelia is also known as Edging Lobelia, Garden Lobelia, and Trailing Lobelia.

    Customer Reviews

    Overall rating: 1.0 / 5 from 1 reviews.

    Not one germinated. Or the other lobelias but it could be user error.

    Lani K. 1/5 Verified

    Lobelia Seeds - Starship Blue

    Store owner replied: Hello Lani K. Thank you again for your review. Lobelia varieties can sometimes be a bit particular during germination, as the seeds are extremely small and generally need light to germinate properly rather than being covered with soil. They also tend to perform best with evenly moist conditions and cooler temperatures around 65–70°F, while warmer or fluctuating conditions can sometimes reduce germination success. We truly appreciate your understanding and your honesty about the possibility of environmental factors playing a role. We are glad we were able to provide a resolution for you and tips for better results going forward. We always stand behind our products and are happy to help with planting guidance and troubleshooting to support the best possible results!

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