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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
Cutting Back Butterfly Bush
When should I cut back my butterfly bushes in spring? I live in Cincinnati, Ohio
Answer
Spring flowering varieties of butterfly bush (Buddleja) should be pruned late spring/early summer after flowering. Late summer and fall blooming varieties should be pruned in the spring. If you reference The American Horticultural Society Buddleja species are considered prunning group 13.
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