Blue Cardinal Flower. A clump-forming perennial with soft hairy light green leaves, bright blue flowers with leafy green bracts from late summer to mid-autumn. Max Height 60cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers August to October. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Harmful if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Lobelia siphilitica
A clump-forming perennial with soft hairy light green leaves, bright blue flowers with leafy green bracts from late summer to mid-autumn.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Lobelia |
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Species | siphilitica |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Blue Cardinal Flower |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | Fertile |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 60cm, 1.2m |
Family | Campanulaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, October |
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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