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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
Gardening Flowering Sweet Peas & Shelling Peas
Can I plant shelling peas near flowering sweet peas or will they cross pollinate and make the peas inedible?
Answer
Yes, you can plant the flowering sweet pea and shelling peas near one another. The two plants are different species Lathyrus odoratus, and Pisum sativum respectively. There should be no issues between the two.
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