Lobelia "Cardinalis" Cardinal Flower granules except arid desert soil

except arid desert soil

Fertilize once or twice a week

with the continuing flower effect of the plumes lasting well into if not through the winter

commonly called pistachio or Chinese pistache

Lobelia "Cardinalis" Cardinal Flower granules except arid desert soilThe bright red flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and are enormously attractive to these birds. Butterflies and bees will also visit the flowers. It is also good for cut flowers but the stems do have a milky sap. The flowers are followed by capsules containing numerous small seeds. Under the right conditions cardinal flower will readily self seed. Use cardinal flower in borders, rain gardens, and native gardens, especially on the edges of streams