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Re: Lobelia-"Queen Victoria"

Hi Sonnie, Thanks for your suggestions.  I hear that hummingbirds love this
lobelia- that's why I thought I would like to grow it.  Thanks again.

Sonnie Croft wrote:

> Hi Barbara - Just plant your seeds.  Probably best in small pots or cells,
> as Lobelia seed is so fine it is very hard to plant "just 1 or 2"  Use fine
> seed-starting mix (moist) and tap a few seeds on top.  Spray-mist to
> moisten and close in a baggie.  Place in a warm bright spot (no sun) and
> wait.  Lobelia usually takes 2-3 wks to sprout.  When it does, you'll see
> why I say plant in small containers- there will likely be MANY sprouts to
> grow on.  I just plant it in little clumps and let the strongest ones
> prevail.
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