This aquatic lobelia is a partially submerged repeated bearing a mat of russet scab , oblong , deep green leafage . Pale blue to pale reddish blue flowers are borne of racemes above the water summertime to go down . gross along streams or where condition are moist to boggy and acidulent . Grows to a stature of 3 inches and 1 inch widely .
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Characteristics
Requirements
Plant Care
Fertilizing
Light
Watering
Planting
The best time to plant are give and free fall , when soil is feasible and out of peril of freeze . Fall plantings have the advantage that ancestor can develop and not have to compete with developing top outgrowth as in the springtime . Spring is more desirable for perennials that dislike wet weather condition or for colder areas , allowing full institution before first winter . Planting in summer or winter is not advisable for most plant , unless found a more established sized plant .
To institute container - grown works : Prepare planting holes with appropriate profundity and infinite between . Water the plant life exhaustively and let the excess piddle drain before cautiously removing from the container . Carefully loosen the origin ball and target the works in the hole , wreak soil around the roots as you fill . If the plant is extremely root bound , separate root with finger’s breadth . A few puss made with a pocket knife are all right , but should be kept to a lower limit . Continue filling in soil and water soundly , protecting from lineal sunshine until stable .
To establish bare - solution plants : Plant as shortly as potential after purchase . organize suitable planting trap , spread out roots and work soil among roots as you satiate in . Water well and protect from verbatim Sunday until stable .
To establish seedlings : A number of perennials produce ego - sow seedlings that can be transplanted . You may also start your own seedling bed for transplanting . Prepare suitable planting holes , space fitly for flora development . lightly lift the seedling and as much surrounding soil as possible with your garden trowel , and replant it immediately , firm filth with fingertip and water well . Shade from direct sunlight and water system regularly until static .
Problems
Prevention and Control : embed tolerant varieties and offer maximum air circulation . Clean up all debris , especially around plants that have had a problem . Do not water from overhead and water only during the day so that plant will have enough time to dry before Nox . use a fungicide labeled for rust on your plant . kingdom Fungi : Leaf SpotsLeaf bit are have by fungus or bacteria . Brown or black spots and patches may be either ragged or circular , with a water overcharge or yellow - edged appearance . Insects , rainfall , foul garden tool , or even people can avail its spread .
Prevention and Control : Remove infected leaves when the works is juiceless . Leaves that collect around the pedestal of the plant life should be raked up and disposed of . quash overhead irrigation if possible ; water should be head at soil level . For fungal leaf spots , use a urge fungicide according to label directions .
