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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
Star Jasmine Leaf Drop
My star jasmine leaves have all turned bronze and fallen off.
Answer
Star Jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides) require moist well-drained soil conditions, overly wet soil conditions can lead to root rot. From your description it sounds like a root problem and due to the severity I would assume it is some abiotic disorder which caused the root issue. Dry conditions can also lead to leaf drop if it is sever enough. Salinity toxicity will also lead to color change and leaf drop however generally the leaves change to a yellow-white before dropping.
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