lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) native
$13.95
- spikes of scarlet-red flowers on unbranched stems
- tubular flowers are two-lipped
- finely toothed, narrow, dark green leaves
- bloom time: july to september
- native to ontario
- all parts of this plant are TOXIC!
- zone 3
- height 50-70cm
- spread 45-60cm
- colour scarlet
- it will adapt well to garden conditions and can be used in moist areas, beside ponds or water features or in low wooded areas
- is known to self-seed under optimum conditions
- clumps can be divided in early spring
- provides very intense colour for the late summer garden
- full sun, partial sun/shade
- attracts butterflies
- attracts hummingbirds
- rabbit resistant
- deer resistant
- native to ontario
- poisonous
- bog or water garden
- (image courtesy of NVK nurseries, NVK holdings inc.)