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Plant of the Week
Lobelia
| Scientific name | Lobelia erinus |
| Common name | Lobelia |
| Type | Annuals |
| Variety | Annual |
| USDA Zone hardiness | 1 - 8b |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Height | Under 1' |
| Spread | Under 1' |
A low growing perennial generally grown as an annual. Grown in full sun to shade, does better in the cooler weather and often goes out of bloom when it gets hot. Look for heat tolerant cultivars. Cut back after first bloom, fertilize and water to maintain flowering in the summer.
Recent Question from Gardeners
Question
Mosquito Plants
What is a good mosquito plant?
Answer
By mosquito plant I assume you are looking for plants that repel mosquitos. For that I would recommend Nepeta cataria (Catnip), Rosemary or Tagetes (Marigold). For best results plant in pots and place them around your patio. Citronella based products are another option which are derived from natural oils in citronella grass found in the tropics. You can grow citronella grass but it is quite large and will only grow in the southern most parts of the country. There are "mosquito plants" on the market but I have no experience with them.
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