Genus of 370 species of perennials, annuals, and shrubs.  Widely spread throughout temperate regions of the world.  
Found in woodlands, streamsides, meadows, deserts, and mountainous areas.  The species cardinalis is found along
stream banks and bottom lands from New Brunswick to Michigan and down to Texas.  

Parent Species of the Plants We Offer:
Lobelia cardinalis -
Clump-forming perennial that bears long lance-shaped toothed leaves up to 4" long in a basal
rosette.  In early summer the flowering stalks grow out of the basal rosette and bear lanced shaped tooth leaves up to 8"
long.  In mid-late summer the scarlet 2-lipped flowers up to 2" long burst into bloom.  Native to southern Canada and
throughout the U.S.  Grows up to 3' tall and spreads 16" across.

Growing Tips
Plant in a moist soil that is well-drained and high in organic matter.  An ideal pH range of 5.5 - 6.5 is recommended for
optimum performance.  Great for bog gardens and pond sides.  Build tussocks in bog gardens in order to keep plants out
of high moisture soil, in nature cardinal flowers grow on stream banks, in old logs and on mossy stream bank shelves.
Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'
Deep scarlet flower with deep maroon leaves.
Loved by Hummingbirds.
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Victoria'
Shipping Details
2.5" Deep Pot
Availability
Spring '08
$5.95
Lobelia cardinalis
Uniquely shaped scarlet flowers on tall plants.  
Top performing US Native.  Loved by
Hummingbirds.
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2.5" Deep Pot
Availability
Spring '08
$5.25
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Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia)
Sky blue tubular flowers borne on tall columnar
spikes.  Beautiful!
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Shipping Details
2.5" Deep Pot
Availability
Spring '08
$4.95
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