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This brilliant wildflower sports the scarlet hue of the cardinal. It has been called the reddest red in nature and flourishes in wet areas near ponds or streams. This flower is a native perennial wildflower that attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The genus name of this perennial, lobelia, honors Flemish botanist Mathias de Lobel.
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Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Lobelia cardinalis |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 21 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 40 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow | Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness | USDA Zone 2a: to -45F, USDA Zone 2b: to -40F, USDA Zone 3a: to -35F, USDA Zone 3b: to -30F, USDA Zone 4a: to -25F, USDA Zone 4b: to -20F, USDA Zone 5a: to -15F, USDA Zone 5b: to -10F, USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
| Danger | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color | Red |
| Bloom Time | Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage | Smooth-Textured |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods | By dividing the rootball, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; stratify if sowing indoors, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
| Seed Collecting | Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
