| Botanical name | Lobelia cardinalis |
|---|---|
| Plant Care |  Full Sun Full Sun – Prefers 6 or more hours of sun per day.  Frost Hardy Frost Hardy – Can Handle frost without damage.  High Watering High Watering – Requires Frequent Watering.  Non Indigenous Non Indigenous – Exotic to South Africa. |
| Categories | |
| Flowers | Flowering time: January, February, December, Plant bears meter long spikes of scarlet flowers from mid to late summer. |
| Common name(s) | Cardinal flower |
| Origin | |
| Foliage | Plant has dark purple leaf rosettes. |
| Uses in landscape design | This lobelia is ideal for river or poolside plantings. |
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal flower)
- Botanical name: Lobelia cardinalis
- Common name(s): Cardinal flower
- Categories: Ground Covers and Perennials
Plant description:
Scarlet flower spikes on metre-long stalks make a spectacular show against the dark purple leaf rosettes from mid- to late summer. This lobelia is ideal for river or poolside plantings. L. x vedrariensis has light blue flower spikes and lanceolate, dark green leaves. It enjoys rich, moist soil.
Botanical Pronunciation: loe-BEEL-yuh kar-dih-NAY-liss
Lobelia cardinalis requirements and features
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Moderate Maintenance
Requires moderate maintenance.
Flowering time:
January,
February,
December,
Plant bears meter long spikes of scarlet flowers from mid to late summer.
Plant has dark purple leaf rosettes.
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