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Lobelia cardinalis

CATEGORY  Native

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Humming Bird Magnet
  • Highly Adaptable
  • Showy Red Flowers
  • Blooms Late Summer
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HEIGHT:

2-4 Feet

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

ZONE:

4-9

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Attracts Butterflies
· Attracts Hummingbirds

APPLICATIONS:

· Water Gardens
· Commercial Landscapes
· Patio & Garden
· Pond
· Mass Plantings
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Heat Tolerant
· Summer Bloomer
· Cold Hardy

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Average Water

HABIT:

· Upright

BLOOMS:

· Summer

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Dark Green
· Burgundy

FLOWER COLOR:

· Red

Lobelia cardinalis is commonly known as Cardinal Flower. The Cardinal Flower is a hummingbird magnet with showy red flowers that form a terminal spike 8 inches long! Cardinal Flowers depend heavily on hummingbirds for pollination.

Fruit Grower Information

Nothing to display at this time.

PURPOSE:

· Aesthetics/Decor
· Attracts Butterflies
· Attracts Hummingbirds

APPLICATIONS:

· Water Gardens
· Commercial Landscapes
· Patio & Garden
· Pond
· Mass Plantings
· Water's Edge / Bog Plant

FEATURES:

· Staff Favorite
· Heat Tolerant
· Summer Bloomer
· Cold Hardy

EXPOSURE:

· Full Sun
· Partial Sun
· Partial Shade

SOIL MOISTURE:

· Wet Soil/Wetlands
· Average Water

HABIT:

· Upright

BLOOMS:

· Summer

FOLIAGE COLOR:

· Dark Green
· Burgundy

FLOWER COLOR:

· Red

GROWING INFO:
4" Crop Time: 8-10 weeks
6" Crop Time: 12-14 weeks
8" Crop Time: 16-20 weeks
pH: 5.8 - 6.2
EC: 1.5 - 2.5