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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
What is brassica?
What is Brassica carinata?
Answer
Brassica carinata common name Abyssinian cabbage or Ethiopian mustard is native to Ethiopia where it is used as an edible leaf vegetable or for the oil derived from it seeds. In recent years there has been research conducted to use Brassica carinata biomass for biodiesel, the seeds are also used for other non-food oil based products. The plant it's self is a very heat and drought tolerant species.
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