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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
Aubretia
Can you help, my perenial aubretia has flowers again after deadheading a short time ago but the plants are very leggy with about 6 inches of dry stem before greenery and flowers, what shall I do?
Answer
The only way to get rid of the bare stems it to cut the Aubretia plant all the way back. This is best done at the end of the season after the plant is done flowering. However, you can cut the plant back during the growing season but it will obviously look poor for a period of time. It is common practice to cut Aubretia all the way back at the end of each season after flowering to keep the plant compact and your garden healthy.
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