Lobelia cardinalis-Cardinal flower

Description

Spectacular red spikes of flowers form in mid to late summer and are particularly attractive to hummingbirds. In the wild we find cardinal flower growing in part shade to nearly full sun along gravelly streams and small rivers. In these nutrient poor areas the plants are slim and trim. When given a richer diet of nutrients and organic matter they quite literally fatten up, producing spikes of lush red flowers. Takes well to upland areas as long as there as adequate moisture and a bit of shade.

1-2gal size, $18.00 (Seed grown, MOFGA certified organic.)