Lobelia (Cardinal Flower)
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 famous species Lobelia cardinalis or Cardinal Flower is found along stream banks
and bottom lands from New Brunswick to Michigan and down to Texas.  Our lobelia plants
offerings are native to the United States, are hardy perennials, and amongst the best looking in
this large genus.
Lobelia 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 the water.  In nature
    cardinal flowers grow on stream banks, in old logs, wet bottoms, and on mossy stream
    bank shelves.
  • Do not grow the Lobelia siphilitica or the Great Blue Lobelia in bog like conditions as it
    is prone to root rot in overly moist soils.
Our Lobelia Plant Offerings
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.
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Lobelia cardinalis
Uniquely shaped scarlet flowers on tall plants.  Top performing US
Native.  Loved by Hummingbirds.
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Next Date Available: 05/10/10
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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'
Deep scarlet flower with deep maroon leaves.
Loved by Hummingbirds.
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Lobelia siphilitica (Great Blue Lobelia)
Sky blue tubular flowers borne on tall columnar spikes.  Beautiful!
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