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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
Plum Tree
Several years ago I cut woody weeds beneath my plum tree almost to the ground and painted the stub with brush killer. I accidentally painted some suckers from the plum tree. A few large branches on the tree died, and I cut them off. Two years later the rest of the tree is producing lucious healthy-looking plums. Are they safe to eat?
Answer
Yep, your plums should be just fine to eat after several years. There are very few herbicides on market especially for home use that have a multiple year residual, most only last a few months.
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