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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
Bats
Are bats attracted to olive trees and do they eat olives on trees?
Answer
The majority of bats around the world are insectivores there are some fruit eating bats found in the tropics around the world but none in the US. The bats in North America are primarily insectivores and would not likely be attracted to olive trees however they maybe attracted to the insects around the olive trees. Bats are a vital to the garden, controlling insect populations eating sometimes thousands per night.
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