Lobelia siphilitica

(Blue Cardinal Flower)


$9.99


Hardiness Zones:

 4a  4b  5a  5b  6a  6b  7a  7b  8a  8b  9a  9b

Quick Overview:

Great lobelia is a native perennial which typically grows in moist to wet locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps, meadows and in low wooded areas. A clump-forming perennial which features light to dark blue, tubular, 2-lipped flowers with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip. Flowers arise from the upper leaf axils forming a dense terminal raceme atop stiff, unbranched, leafy stalks typically rising 2-3′ tall. Finely-toothed, lance-shaped, light green leaves (to 5″ long). Late summer bloom period. Species name of siphilitica arose from a prior medicinal use of the plant in the treatment of venereal disease. Also sometimes commonly called blue cardinal flower.   (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

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Description

Easily grown in rich, humusy, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Needs constant moisture. Will tolerate full sun in cool, northern climates, but otherwise appreciates part shade. Divide clumps in spring as needed. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions, forming attractive colonies.   (Courtesy of Missouri Botanical Gardens Plant Finder)

Additional information

Common Name

Blue Cardinal Flower

Botanical Name

Lobelia siphilitica

Container/Amount

1 gallon

Evergreen or Deciduous

Deciduous

Hardiness Zone

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Growth Rate

Average

Light Requirements

Part-sun, Sun

Height

3 ft.

Width

1.5 ft.

Soil Condition

Wet Soils

Water Needs

Average

Blooming Period

Summer

Flower Color

blue

Fragrance

No

Foliage Color

green

Deer Resistant

Yes

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