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Cardinal Flower

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Height at Maturity:

Over 12"

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Exposure:

Full Sun

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Planting Zones:

3-9

Usage
Usage:

Flowering

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Bare-root

Lobelia Cardinalis - Cardinal Flower

The Cardinal Flower‚ popular in cultivation in North America‚ is a native species with bright red flowers․ Also a member of the Campanulaceae‚ it has erect stems and lanceolate leaves․

They range in height from 2 to 4 feet (61 to 122 cm)‚ and bloom from late summer to early autumn with deep scarlet red blooms that attract hummingbirds and butterflies․

Where To Grow

It grows well in wet or moist soils and is often found in the wild in wetlands‚ along the banks of streams or marshes‚ but is also used in gardens and can be cultivated in boggy areas․

Appearance of the Cardinal Flower

Flowers and foliage

The flowers are borne upon a perennial herb‚ and the petals are fused into a tube‚ usually five in number․

Where To Find

In America and Canada‚ however‚ these plants are most commonly found in ditches‚ ravines‚ depressions‚ edges or openings of woods‚ stream banks‚ roadsides‚ prairies‚ plains or meadows‚ pastures‚ savannahs‚ near lakes or ponds‚ and swamps․

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Bloom/Foliage Color

Red

Planting bare-root perennials is best in any season if they are dormant; we only sell dormant plants. Planting them year-round is also excellent if you can get dormant perennials. When your bare-root perennials arrive, soak the roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Lant by digging a hole wide enough to spread the roots comfortably and deep enough to place the top portion crown (where the roots meet the stem) at or slightly above ground level. Position the plant in the hole, backfill with native soil, and gently firm the soil around the roots—water well after planting to settle the soil around the plant and eliminate air. Apply a 2-3 inch layer of mulch to keep weeds at bay and moisture locked in, keeping the mulch away from the crown. Irrigate plants regularly during the first few weeks of drought; never water in full sun, and water late in the evenings to ensure the roots are established well. Fertilize sparingly in the first year, using a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in subsequent years as needed.

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