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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
Hydrangea
Should I remove the old, spent flowers from my hydrangea, will more flowers bloom?
Answer
Yes, deadheading is a good practice for hydrangea for aesthetics but unfortunately it will not encourage new flowers, each seasons flowers are set the previous the fall for most varieties of hydrangea.
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