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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
Gerbera Daisies
I planted a Gerbera daisy plant in a large pot with several other flowers. The Gerbera's leaves have spread out a lot but the flowers themselves are sparse or short and covered up by all the leaves. The other flowers are healthy in the pot. What should I do?
Answer
Like many flowering annuals Gerbera daisies produce best when they are given fertilizer regularly, I recommend using a balanced liquid fertilizer every two weeks or so. You could try removing the flowers that are there to encourage new flowers to develop.
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