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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
HEDGES
Is it ok to cut back a privet hedge in the late winter/early spring?
Answer
It is best to prune privet hedges in the summer while they are actively growing. Twice during the summer months is generally enough to keep the hedge in good form.
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