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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
Squash and cucumber mildew
It looks like my squash and cucumber plants have mildew on the leaves. Is there anything I can do or should have done to prevent this?
Answer
Mildew is common in the garden especially in humid locations however there are a couple of tips that can help prevent it, avoid overhead watering (spray heads on sprinklers) and avoid watering in the evening, watering morning allows the heat of the day to evaporate excess moisture way. Additionally any thing that can be done to improve circulation will help. There are chemicals that will also fight mildew however since you most likely plan to eat these I would avoid using them.
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