Does Lobelia Grow in Shade?

Lobelia. Add lobelias to shade gardens for rich, true blues. ... Annual lobelia is a cool-season plant that can tolerate most light conditions, including shade.

Can lobelia grow in full shade?

Annual bedding lobelias will grow in both full sun or partial shade. A lightly shaded position, or one out of strong, direct sunshine, will ensure plants go on flowering profusely for a long time – especially during very hot summers. They need a good, fertile, reliably moist soil, that doesn't dry out in summer.

How many hours of sun Do lobelia need?

Like many flowers, container grown lobelia do best when given ample sunlight. In cooler growing zones, this means that the planter should receive at least six hours of sunlight each day.