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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 18, 2014
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    Although not always typical, annual lobelia does occasionally have the propensity to self-seed under good growing conditions. To alleviate this, simply cut off the blooms once faded.

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    Nikki on
    May 23, 2014
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    Yes, you can trim the plant back by a third.

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  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    September 12, 2014
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    Lobelia is an annual plant, not suited to living in a house. It is possible to save the seeds, though, and start them in the spring. Your plant may also have small plantlets growing from the base that can be started as separate plants. These articles will give you some more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lobelia/lobelia.htm
    http://www.gardening.cornell.edu/homegardening/scened819.html

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    theficuswrangler on
    September 21, 2014
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 17, 2015
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    Though ericaceous compost is ideal for acid loving plants, your lobelia should be just fine.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/ericaceous-compost-info.htm

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 27, 2015
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    Yes, lobelia does attract bees, and specifically so with Great Blue Lobelia (Campanulaceae).

    For more information on lobelia, please visit this page:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/lobelia/

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