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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
Planting Sunflower Seeds
I live in zone 6, can I sprinkle a mixture of various sunflower seeds on prepared soil now? (March 1)
Answer
Young sunflower seedlings can with stand light frost, however for your best chance of success I would recommend waiting to plant the sunflower seeds until the beginning of April in zone 6. Sunflowers are easy to grow in the right conditions. Give sunflowers direct sunlight, well-prepared, rich, fertile soil and they will yield large flower heads and the meatiest seeds.
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