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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
leaves turning brown
What could be causing my dappled willow leaves to turn brown?
Answer
There are many biotic and abiotic factors that could cause your willow leaves brown. Without seeing a picture its hard to pinpoint the exact cause. Here are a few common causes: Not enough water, nutrient deficiency, insects, frost and fertilizer burn. Do any of these sound like they could be the cause? If it is only some of the leaves I would give it some time before taking any action, if the majority of the plant is browning take a cutting to your local nursery (A good garden center will be able to help) or call a tree company to do a house call. A good tree company will do a soil analysis for no cost during a tree inspection. If you have a photo you can attach it to a new question we would be happy to take a look, the more details you can give the better.
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