Lobelia is a trailing or compact herbaceous plant, annual or perennial depending on the species, belonging to the Campanulaceae family. It is known and appreciated for its abundant, colorful blooming and elegant growth habit, which makes it ideal for borders, window boxes, and hanging baskets. Native to South Africa, Lobelia is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant around the world, valued for its vivid blue and violet flowers and its spreading ground cover effect.