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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
MiracleGro Soil For Veggies
I mistakenly bought miraclegro potting soil for plants, shrubs, I have already used this to plant tomatoes, okra and squash. What can I expect?
Answer
The MiracleGro tree and shrub soil is composed of a blend of coarse forest products, sphagnum peat moss and manure as well and phosphorus and iron and is designed to release the nutrients over the course of 3 months. The fertilizer makeup of the MiracleGro soil is a relatively mild blend of (N)0.15 - (P)0.05 - (K)0.10. You may see some bushier plants development and a flush of initial growth but overall there should be no extremely noticeable effects. The time-release fertilizer should be mostly gone by the time your vegetables are ready to be picked. Happy Gardening!
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