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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
Ants on my vegetables
I'm finding ants on my plants inside my garden is there anything I can do to prvent this, or be concerned about?
Answer
Ants are a natural part of any landscape and in most cases are not causing any damage. But to be sure spend some time in the garden watch where they go if they are marching up one plant in particular I would guess they are farming aphids. Check the underside of the leaves and where the leaves attach to the stem, aphids like to hangout there. No need for harsh chemicals if you do find any a mild soapy water solution applied with a hoes liberally to the plant every few days until they are gone will do the trick. A sticky substance or a black dust like film on the surface of the plant leaves is also a sign there are aphids. If the aphids are removed the ants will not have the food they need and carry on, if the ants are present but don't appear to be causing any damage I would leave it alone but keep an eye on it.
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