Cardinal Flower. A short-lived perennial with bronze-tinted bright green leaves, scarlet-red flowers with reddish purple bracts from summer to early autumn. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lobelia cardinalis
A short-lived perennial with bronze-tinted bright green leaves, scarlet-red flowers with reddish purple bracts from summer to early autumn.
Additional information
| Generic | Lobelia |
|---|---|
| Species | cardinalis |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Cardinal Flower |
| Flower Colour | scarlet, red |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Herbaceous |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Campanulaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, bronze |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
| Care | Keep moist in first year |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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