Lobelia cardinalis
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Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis

Quick Facts
Common Name: Cardinal Flower
Hardiness Zone: 3-9S/W Exposure: Sun to Part Shade
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Blooms In: Jul-Sep
Mature Height: 36-48" Spacing: 12-18"
Read our Growing Guide Ships as: 50 PLANT TRAY
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Product Details

Product Details

One of the best native American plants, Lobelia cardinalis shows its bright red blooms in moist meadows in the eastern US. In the garden, the Cardinal Flower's tall sturdy stems are perfect for the back of the border where it shines from midsummer into fall.

Lobelia is a genus of 365 species of annuals and perennials, many of them native to North America. The perennials bloom from summer to early fall and are prized by gardeners for their spires of colorful flowers, which open progressively from bottom to top. Plants thrive in full sun or partial shade (which they require in the South) and average to damp soil with a slightly acid pH.

For more information on growing and care, click Growing Guide.

Shipping

Shipping

HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED

The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.

WHEN WE SHIP

We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.

OUR GUARANTEE

We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.

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Growing guide

Growing guide
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Latin Name Pronunciation: lo-bee'lee-uh 

Full sun or partial shade (afternoon shade is required in the South). Average to damp soil with a slightly acid pH. Remove spent flower spikes to keep plants vigorous, but leave a few in place if you want to increase your stock.

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