Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Common Name: Cardinal flower Type of Plant: dicot: perennial Character evergreen Habit of Growth: Overall Shape low, loose, spreading habit of growth, erect, slender stems arising from ground – forms a dense cushion shape Height 2-3' Spread 6-8' Growth Rate rapid Environment: Exposure outdoors partial sun/shade Soil prefers wet, acidic soils Hardiness hardy, best in cool, damp places (zones 1-7,13-17) Morphology: Leaves pinnate, alternate, narrowly elliptic, 4-8" long, coarsely serrate, shiny, bright green Flowers flame red, tubular, bilaterally symetrical, 1-1/2" long, terminal racemes/spikes – April-June Fruit 2-valved capsule, 1/2" long Propagation: seed, division Usage: low filler/facer in shaded habitats – flower display, loose form of plant – temperate climates, woodsy landscapes, informal gardens Landscape Care: Watering heavy – likes water Fertilizing balanced in spring Pruning head back after bloom Pests/Diseases relatively free Origin: Eastern United States Family: Lobeliaceae Notes: |
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