There are no products in your shopping cart.
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
Amur maple trees
They were planted three years ago and are between 10-15 feet tall. They were planted on the north side (shade) and planted 18-36 inches away from the old brick building and sandstone foundation. They are also near some non fruit bearing plum trees and a
Answer
Because the trees were planted so close to the building it may be difficult to get a rootball large enough to successfully relocated the trees. Unfortunately you may need to cut the trees down if they are damaging the building, in which case you might as well try to relocate them. Make sure you give the trees plenty of water every week if you o relocated the trees.
WELCOME!
- Plant Life Online provides Gardeners a vast searchable index of Landscape Plants, Fruits & Vegetables. Gardening Questions? Ask our Horticulture Experts in the O&A section.
