|
|
 |
Lobelia cardinalis |
 |
Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink. Scarlet Lobelia, Red
Lobelia, Redbirds |
 |
 |
 |
 3-9 |
 |
Eastern half of the United States and Canada |
|
 |
 |
Erect plant |
 |
3-4 feet with a spread of 2 feet. |
 |
Scarlet, sometimes
pink or white flowers in bracted racemes, corolla tube to
1 inch, 3 lower lobes are very narrow and reflexed. |
 |
Early to late summer. |
 |
Alternate, sessile
or short petiolate,
oblong-lanceolate, acute or acuminate apex,
serrulate or irregularly serrate leaves to 4 inches
long. |
 |
|
 |
Partial shade and
moist soil are the best growing conditions. Full
sun is suitable in regions with cool summers.
The soil should be amended with compost and a
mulch applied to retain soil moisture. Native
Lobelia is found along streams or damp meadows. |
 |
- 'Alba' - White flowers, 2-3 feet tall. It should be
grown from cuttings for true white colors.
- 'Heather Pink' - Soft pink flowers highlight this
cultivar that is similar to the species in all
other areas.
|
|
|
 |
|
|
|
|
