Common names:
Cardinal Flower
Red Lobelia

Botanical names:
Lobelia cdianairsl Accepted
Lobelia ulsgenf Synonym
Lobelia isdnlnriin.iiosaai eaadcc.usirrs ld a lsapmbvr Synonym
Lobelia pedsennsl Synonym
Lobelia ublciarpa aais sssrinli.ncdd Synonym
Lobelia is uasraga.pdesrbicamlnin Synonym
Lobelia i.diclbaslas.s iad a unaslsrnanrcicrivirpda Synonym

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Other
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Shade
Water Preferences: In Water
Dry Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 7a -17.8 °C (0 °F) to -15 °C (5 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 7a
Leaves: Broadleaf
Flowers: Other
Flower Color: Mauve
Flower Size: Over 12"
Flower Time: Late winter and early spring
Spring
Inflorescence Type: Compound
Suitable Locations: Xeriscapic
Uses: Groundcover
Flowering Tree
Medicinal Herb
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Other Beneficial Insects
Resistances: Tolerates dry shade
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Leaves are poisonous
Roots are poisonous: asn e aosfanudgtr sA prso leopit tfopil inel
Propagation: Seeds: Provide darkness: F°to0 6 75
Stratify seeds: eNmanno2 mrtdihoetetemst ss locd.t
Depth to plant seed: 24to 101
Will not come true from seed
Propagation: Other methods: Offsets
Pollinators: Other
Moths and Butterflies
Various insects
Containers: Needs excellent drainage in pots
Prefers to be under-potted
Conservation status: Critically Endangered (CR)

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cardinal flower in aquarium by Skyekitty Jan 17, 2022 8:46 AM 1

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