Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower is a striking, bright-red, perennial flower that blooms from July to September. The blossoms are delicate, gradually opening from bottom to top on two to four foot spikes. It's extremely showy blossoms can be recognized at considerable distance. Few native plants have flowers of such intense color as this herbaceous perennial.
A favourite of hummingbirds and butterflies, it grows best in full sun to partial shade and moderate to high soil moisture.
Once established, Cardinal Flower self-seeds and spreads naturally.
Detailed germination instructions are inside the package.
Cardinal Flower is a striking, bright-red, perennial flower that blooms from July to September. The blossoms are delicate, gradually opening from bottom to top on two to four foot spikes. It's extremely showy blossoms can be recognized at considerable distance. Few native plants have flowers of such intense color as this herbaceous perennial.
A favourite of hummingbirds and butterflies, it grows best in full sun to partial shade and moderate to high soil moisture.
Once established, Cardinal Flower self-seeds and spreads naturally.
Detailed germination instructions are inside the package.
