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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
Fertilizing in zone 14
I live in zone 14 Manteca , CA 95336 can I fertilize Podocarpus trees, bougainvilleas, hibiscus and agapanthus right now.
Answer
Fall is a great time to fertilize your hardwoods, the podocarpus, bougainvillea and hibiscus. The agapanthus on the other should be fertilized in the spring monthly until they flower. Happy Gardening!
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