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Cardinal Flower Cardinal Flower
Bright red blooms—a favorite of hummingbirds— appear midsummer to fall. Thrives in moist soil along the edges of streams and ponds.

Light: Partial shade
Blooms: Midsummer to fall
Height: 3-4'
Zones: 2-9
Size: Potted


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04234  Cardinal Flower
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Botanical Name:   Lobelia cardinalis
 
Form:   Shortlived Perennial
 
Sun Exposure:   Partial Shade/Full Sun
 
Height/Habit:   2-3'
 
Spread:   15 - 18"
 
Spacing:   15 - 18"
 
Hardiness Zone:   Zone 2 - 8
 
Foliage Type:   Dark green, lanceolate serrulate leaves 4" long.
 
Flower Form:   Terminal spike - irregular. Bracted raceme. Upperlip is split into 2 lobes, & the lower into 3. The fused stamens form a red tube from which the anthers protrude.
 
Flower Color:   Scarlet
 
Flowering Date:   Mid to Late Summer.
 
Planting Requirements:   Frequents moist meadows, stream edges. Mulch to maintain moisture.
 
Soil Requirements:   Rich moist loam.
 
Growth Rate:   Moderate to fast.
 
Unique Characteristics:   Native wildflower, Striking red color.
 
Pruning:   Deadhead
 
Time of Pruning:   Summer
 
Additional Information:   Leaves and fruit considered poisonous.
 

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