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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
Feeding Orchids
Can I feed my Orchids the same plant food that I feed my African Violets?
Answer
Yes, you can however there are formulas more suited for orchids, a common house plant blend at 1/2 the recommended rate would be a more balanced formulation. Additionally african violet fertilizers often have "Urea Nitrogen" as one source of nitrogen which may have a negative effect on the orchid, avoid those that do.
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