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Cardinal Flower
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Full Sun to Partial Shade
4-5 ft tall

Lobelia cardinalis

  • Native, perennial 

  • Easily grown in rich, medium to wet soil

  • The soil should never be allowed to dry out

  • Root mulch should be applied in winter to protect the root system

  • Effective in moist areas of woodland/shade gardens, wet meadows, or along streams or ponds

  • Blooms July - October

  • Medium severity poison characteristic   
     

      Zones 3a-9b

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