Trailing Lobelia
Lobelia erinus
4-cell pack
 
Compact and popular, Trailing Lobelia is a tender perennial, usually grown as an annual, boasting masses of brightly colored flowers adorned with white or yellow throats from spring to the first frosts.
 
Available in shades of blue, violet, pink, reddish-purple, or white, the two-lipped, tubular flowers perform well in cool summer weather but tend to fade out during hot, dry summers. Trailing Lobelia erinus is quite versatile and can be used in hanging baskets, containers, or window boxes, where it can function as a filler or trail gracefully over the edges. 
 
Easy to grow and prolifically colorful, it attracts butterflies, is ignored by deer, and is wonderful for creating a dazzling display through the summer.
 
Annual
Full to part sun
Grows 6-9 in. high x 6-12 in. wide
Appreciates regular fertilizer
If foliage and blooms decline in summer, cut back to encourage a fall bloom. 
Deer-tolerant