Lobelia Plant For Shade. Lobelia seeds can be sown directly in the garden or indoors for later transplanting. Spread the tiny seeds just on.
It needs a good fertile soil that remains moist during summer and doesnt dry out. These plants typically require an area with full sun but will tolerate partial shade. Lobelia flowers are tolerant to shade and the plant itself requires little care.
09112018 This sample of Blue Lobelia is grown in mostly shade as there are much taller plants in front of it.
What about Lobelia inflata commonly called Indian tobacco plant. Grow in deep rich moist soil in full sun or partial shade. Siphilitica with flowers in shades of blue lavender pink or red and a long summer bloom period. These trailing colorful shade annuals bloom prolifically in spring and fall almost covering themselves in flowers.