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Lobelia siphilitica

$9.99

Common Name:

Blue Cardinal Flower

Plant Type:

Perennial

Exposure:

Sun to Part Sun

Hardiness Zone:

5-9

Bloom Color:

Blue

Bloom Time:

Summer-Fall

Garden Height:

24-36 Inches

Garden Spread:

12-18 Inches

Description

Tall spikes of bright, true blue flowers through summer
Important nectar source for our native bumblebees
Great in bright woodland borders or at the edge of a pond or stream

Brilliant blue-purple spikes of flowers appear in the summer and last until early fall. Hummingbirds, butterflies, and songbirds are attracted to the fabulous flowers. Has an excellent upright habit and rich green foliage. It is deer and rabbit resistant. Beautiful plant for the landscape. Native to eastern U.S.

Uses: Bog, Borders, Mass Planting, Native, Cut Flower, Rain Gardens, Woodland Gardens
Nature Attraction: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance: Deer, Rabbit
Growth Habit: Upright

Homeowner Growing Tips: Grow Lobelia in full sun or partial shade in fertile, reliably moist soil. Apply a mulch for the winter.

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