Lobelia cardinalis – #1

Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Common Name: Lobelia
Hardiness Zone: 3a – 10b
Hardiness Degree: -40?F (-40.0?C)
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer
Plant Habit: Columnar, Mounded
Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Heat Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: None or when needed only
Spacing: 12 – 15″ (30 – 38cm)
Height: 24 – 36″ (61 – 91cm)
Width: 10 – 12″ (25 – 30cm)
Exposure: Sun
General Information: Vibrant flowers contrast beautifully with rich burgundy foliage, and attract hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden. Both flowers and foliage are striking in a lightly shaded garden or at water’s edge, planted with hosta, daylily and spiderwort.