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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
Japanese Maple Tree
When is the best time to prune my Japanese Maple tree?
Answer
The best time to prune a Japanese Maple is in fall and winter months after the tree has dropped it's leaves however pruning can be done throughout the year. Remember never remove more than 25% of a trees foliage in one season and always make proper pruning cuts leaving the branch collar intact. The branch collar is ring of protective cell located at the union of the lateral branch and the trunk (see attached photo). Every time a pruning cut is made the tree is opened to insects and decay, the smaller the cut the better.
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