Lobelia cardinalis
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Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a hardy perennial native in USDA zones 5-8. Clumps should be divided every 2-3 years to retain plant vigor. Soil moisture determines its height and vigor. Cardinal flower prefers half-day direct morning sunlight, particularly in more southern climes. The brilliant red flowers bloom from late July through most of September, making it a standout on their own or mixed with other perennials. Deadheading (pruning off the old floral stems) extends out its…
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Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis - Perennial - Live Starter Plant- FREE SHIPPING!!! One of our best-known native wildflowers, the Cardinal Flower adapts well to garden conditions, especially in moist areas beside ponds or water features. It forms an upright mound of green foliage, bearing taller spikes of scarlet-red flowers in mid to late summer. Attractive to both hummingbirds and butterflies. Clumps may be divided in early spring. Received a Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden…
Plant profile of cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis). Expert growing advice from BBC Gardeners World Magazine.
A firey end to the summer displays in one of the long flower borders at the Royal Horticultural Society's (RHS) Wisley Gardens, Surrey, England © 2015 ukgardenphotos
