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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
Pyracantha problems
Help! I've just inspected my 1yr old pyracantha plants that I have planted as a hedge and the leaves have all been stripped off leaving just the veins. The berries look withered also. What do you think is responsible please.
Answer
Sounds like some sort of foliage-feeding caterpillar damage, most likely tussock moth or fall web worms. Some solutions without using pesticides would be to clip and dispose of infested foliage. Inspect the bark and scrape any egg masses into a bucket of soapy water and dispose of them. Provide proper fertilization and water, protect roots and trunks from damage, and prune trees properly when needed.
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