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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
Fungus in my Jasmine pot
I have a Jasmine potted in a plant that I must have over watered and now has huge mushrooms growing. What should I do to kill it? Thank you.
Answer
More often than not the fungus is feeding off the organic matter in the potting soil and is not hurting the plant. Fungi are not necessarily a bad thing there are many different beneficial fungus in all soil types, however it can be unsightly. I recommend just removing the mushrooms by hand. Make sure your pot has adequate drainage, a pot with poor or no drainage will harbor fungi and could lead to root rot.
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